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WorksheetsChest Pain algorithm
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 5mins
According to the Chest Pain Algorithm,
Which of the following are signs and or symptoms of heart attack?
(Select all that apply)
Crushing chest pain
Dyspnea & Tachypnea
Baseline vital signs
Nausea & Vomiting
Diaphoresis & Anxiety
The veteran is experiencing sudden chest pain with pain radiating down the arms. After calling for a second license for constant observation, which order set will you activate?
Fever
Chest Pain
Change in mental status
Seizure
The veteran is experiencing sharp crushing chest pain and nausea.
He is alert and responsive to commands.
Which of the following will you perform to decide if the veteran is stable or unstable at this time ?
(Select all that apply)
Vital Signs
PO intake in the past 24 hours
Pain Assessment
FSBS
Neurological assessment
You have called for a second license for constant observation , vital signs are stable, FSBS is within normal limits and there are no signs of a stroke .
Which of the following would you perform now?
(Select all that apply)
Call for code cart and AED
Call Nurse Manager or NAC
Anticipate Oxygen , Nitroglycerin and Aspirin orders
Interview veteran's roommate about what happened
Send a staff member to another unit to call for help!
The veteran suddenly develops shortness of breath , pulse is barely palpable now.
Select three appropriate interventions for this veteran at this time.
CONTINUE CLOSE MONITORING
Call 9-911 and X 2555 CODE BLUE
Administer 81 mg of chewable aspirin (ASA)
Call for code cart and confirm code status
The veteran is unstable and 9-911, X2555 have been called.
Code cart and AED are within reach.
What will you do next to be sure BLS will be delivered successfully when needed ?
Assume staff will take on BLS roles
Delegate staff for BLS roles: team leader, Compressor, Airway . AED and Recorder
Delegate staff to be airway management only
Await EMS to start compressions
Which of the following Vital Signs would cause you to hold any Nitroglycerin administration ?
(Select all that apply)
120/80
88/50
Pulse 49 beats per minute
Pulse 110 irregular
Which of the following is the American Heart Association recommended dose of Aspirin administration with chest pain?
81 mg chewable aspirin
One baby aspirin
325 mg chewable asprin
650 mg of Aspirin
