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4 Myocardial Infarction Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Myocardial Infarction, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

A patient with suspected MI is comfortable, has an oxygen saturation of 97% on room air, and shows no respiratory distress. True or false: supplemental oxygen should be given routinely to every patient with suspected MI.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Written response
1 point

A person develops new chest pressure and nausea that ease and then return. Which emergency number should you call for immediate evaluation? Enter the emergency number.

03
Choose all
1 point

Which symptoms can be associated with MI, even if they ease and later return? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Chest pressure

  2. B

    Nausea

  3. C

    Discomfort between the shoulder blades

  4. D

    Shortness of breath

  5. E

    Only severe, persistent chest pain

04
Choose one
1 point

A patient has concerning chest discomfort, but the first ECG is nondiagnostic and the initial high-sensitivity troponin is not elevated. What is the best interpretation and next step?

  1. A

    The MI is ruled out because the first ECG is nondiagnostic and troponin is not elevated.

  2. B

    Continue clinical assessment and repeat ECGs and troponin testing as indicated.

  3. C

    Discharge the patient if the discomfort improves.

  4. D

    A nondiagnostic ECG proves the symptoms are not cardiac.

05
Written response
1 point

What is the name of the recovery program that provides supervised exercise, education, and support after MI?

06
True or false
1 point

True or false: New hypotension, acute shortness of breath, and a loud systolic murmur during recovery after MI may signal a serious mechanical complication requiring urgent escalation.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

07
Fill in the blank
1 point

After radial-artery PCI, check the access site for or hematoma, and assess the hand's color, warmth, sensation, and .

08
Choose one
1 point

A patient has ongoing chest pressure and an ECG showing ST-segment elevation consistent with acute MI. What is the priority action?

  1. A

    Wait until the troponin result is available before escalating.

  2. B

    Activate the emergency reperfusion pathway and prepare for urgent coronary angiography and PCI, as indicated.

  3. C

    Have the patient walk to assess exercise tolerance.

  4. D

    Arrange outpatient testing after symptoms resolve.

09
Choose all
1 point

Which elements belong in a recovery plan after MI? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Take prescribed medicines as directed.

  2. B

    Attend follow-up appointments.

  3. C

    Participate in cardiac rehabilitation when referred.

  4. D

    Follow the care team's activity and risk-reduction guidance.

  5. E

    Stop prescribed medicines once chest discomfort resolves.

10
Fill in the blank
1 point

If a person with a recent MI becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally, , assess for cardiac arrest, and begin and use an AED according to training and protocol.

11
Choose one
1 point

A patient with a recent MI suddenly becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally. Which response is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Obtain a full medical history before taking action.

  2. B

    Activate the emergency response, assess for cardiac arrest, and begin CPR and use an AED according to training and protocol.

  3. C

    Offer oral fluids.

  4. D

    Leave the person to locate family members.

12
Open ended
1 point

A patient feels better after an MI and asks how to approach recovery at home. Describe a suitable recovery plan and explain why the patient should not make major changes to medicines or activity without guidance from the care team.

13
Choose one
1 point

A person's chest discomfort eases but then returns, and they also feel nauseated. Which action best accounts for the possibility that MI symptoms can come and go?

  1. A

    Wait for severe, persistent chest pain before seeking help.

  2. B

    Treat the symptoms as potentially serious and arrange immediate emergency evaluation.

  3. C

    Arrange a routine appointment if the symptoms ease again.

  4. D

    Have the person drive to the hospital if symptoms return.

14
Choose one
1 point

A person develops new chest pressure, nausea, and discomfort between the shoulder blades. The symptoms ease and then return. What is the best action?

  1. A

    Arrange a routine appointment if the symptoms ease again.

  2. B

    Call emergency medical services and arrange immediate evaluation.

  3. C

    Have the person drive to the hospital.

  4. D

    Wait for more typical symptoms before seeking care.

15
Choose one
1 point

A patient with suspected MI is breathing comfortably, has no respiratory distress, and has an oxygen saturation of 97% on room air. What is the most appropriate approach?

  1. A

    Apply oxygen routinely to every patient with chest discomfort.

  2. B

    Continue monitoring and give oxygen if clinically indicated.

  3. C

    Stop monitoring because the oxygen saturation is normal.

  4. D

    Ask the patient to breathe rapidly to increase oxygen delivery.

16
Written response
1 point

What supervised program provides exercise, education, and support as part of recovery after MI?

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient has concerning chest discomfort, but the first ECG is nondiagnostic and the initial high-sensitivity troponin is not elevated. What is the best interpretation?

  1. A

    The MI is ruled out because both initial tests are nondiagnostic.

  2. B

    Continue clinical assessment and repeat ECGs and troponin testing as indicated.

  3. C

    Discharge the patient if the discomfort improves.

  4. D

    A normal first ECG proves the symptoms are not cardiac.

18
Choose one
1 point

A patient has ongoing chest pressure and an ECG showing ST-segment elevation consistent with acute MI. Which action has priority?

  1. A

    Wait for the troponin result before escalating.

  2. B

    Activate the emergency reperfusion pathway and prepare for urgent angiography and PCI as indicated.

  3. C

    Have the patient walk to assess exercise tolerance.

  4. D

    Schedule outpatient testing after the symptoms resolve.

19
True or false
1 point

When planning PCI, current ACS guidance emphasizes radial rather than femoral access because radial access can reduce bleeding and vascular complications. True or false?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

20
Written response
1 point

After PCI, in addition to vital signs and the access site, what type of symptoms should staff monitor for recurrence?