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Myocardial Infarction (MI) and Angina Pectoris
Myocardial Infarction (MI) and Angina Pectoris ( 41 Questions)
This choice is incorrect because obtaining a detailed health history is important, but administering aspirin is the priority action in a suspected MI. Aspirin helps to prevent further clot formation and reduces the risk of complications during a myocardial infarction.
This choice is correct. Administering aspirin as prescribed is the priority action in a suspected MI. Aspirin acts as an antiplatelet agent and can help to prevent the formation of blood clots that could exacerbate the blockage in the coronary artery.
This choice is incorrect because while performing a complete physical examination is important, administering aspirin takes precedence in a suspected MI to address the potential clot formation.
This choice is incorrect because placing the client in a supine position is not the priority action in a suspected MI. The client's position should be adjusted based on their comfort and ability to breathe effectively.
A) This choice is incorrect because obtaining a detailed health history is important, but administering aspirin is the priority action in a suspected MI. Aspirin helps to prevent further clot formation and reduces the risk of complications during a myocardial infarction.
B) This choice is correct. Administering aspirin as prescribed is the priority action in a suspected MI. Aspirin acts as an antiplatelet agent and can help to prevent the formation of blood clots that could exacerbate the blockage in the coronary artery.
C) This choice is incorrect because while performing a complete physical examination is important, administering aspirin takes precedence in a suspected MI to address the potential clot formation.
D) This choice is incorrect because placing the client in a supine position is not the priority action in a suspected MI. The client's position should be adjusted based on their comfort and ability to breathe effectively.