Myocardial Infarction

Define AMI.

Explain the pathophysiology of AMI.

List the cause of AMI.

List the risk factors of AMI.

Which of the following is the most significant signs and symptoms of AMI?

• Crushing chest pain radiates to the jaw and left shoulder.

• Crushing chest pain which will not last more than 20 minutes, relieves when resting.

• Crushing chest pain radiates to the jaw and left shoulder accompanied by diaphoresis that last longer than 15 minutes.

• Crushing chest pain with pain score of 4 that last for 10 minutes.

Which of the followings is NOT the investigations of AMI?

• Cardiac Enzymes

• 12 lead ECG

• Coronary angiography

• Chest Xray

What kind of health education can you provide to your patient with AMI?

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is your nursing intervention when patient complained of chest pain related to vasoconstriction secondary to MI?

Which of the followings risk factors for AMI is non-modifiable?

• Family History

• Hypertension

• Physical Inactivity

• Obesity

Which of the followings is the route of GTN?

• Oral

• Suppository

• Sub-lingual

• Sub-dermal