When Admitting a Patient with a Non-ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)to

question 15

Multiple Choice

When admitting a patient with a non-ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) to the intensive care unit,which action should the nurse perform first?

• A) Obtain the blood pressure.
• B) Attach the cardiac monitor.
• C) Assess the peripheral pulses.
• D) Auscultate the breath sounds.

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Definitions:

Dislocation

The displacement of one or more bones at a joint, causing pain and loss of function.

Luxation

The dislocation or displacement of a bone from its joint, often causing pain and immobility.

Fracture

A break in bone or cartilage, which can range in severity from a small crack to a complete break.

Circumduction

A type of joint movement where the distal end of a bone moves in a circle while the proximal end remains in one position.