Cardiac Shock and Acute Coronary Syndrome Practice Questions
11 free Cardiac Shock and Acute Coronary Syndrome practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. Which of the following is an indicator of cardiogenic shock in a patient with acute myocardial infarction?
- Q2. In the context of ACS, what is the recommended timing to obtain a 12-lead ECG for rapid diagnosis?
- Q3. What is the primary effect of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in a patient with cardiogenic shock?
- Q4. Which diagnostic test is not typically utilized initially for suspected ACS?
- Q5. What is the recommended primary intervention in a patient with cardiogenic shock and pulmonary edema?
- Q6. What coronary artery occlusion is suggested by ST elevation in leads V1–V4 on ECG?
- Q7. What is the prominent nursing priority immediately upon identifying signs of cardiogenic shock in a patient?
- Q8. In what time frame does guidelines recommend performing PCI in a patient with acute STEMI?
- Q9. What does rising lactate levels and metabolic acidosis indicate in a patient with cardiogenic shock?
- Q10. What diagnosis is suggested by T-wave inversions and elevated troponin without ST elevation on ECG?
- Q11. What symptom combination on physical exam is indicative of poor perfusion in a patient with ACS?