Myocardial Infarction Quiz
Test your knowledge about Myocardial Infarctions
Question 1
What is the process called that leads to Myocardial Infarction?
Atherosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis
Multiple sclerosis
Cirrhosis
Question 2
These are all risk factors for Myocardial Infarction, except which one?
Obesity
High HDL, Low LDL
Hypertension
Sedentary Lifestyle
Question 3
Common symptoms of a Myocarial Infarction include: Select all that apply.
Chest Pain
Unusual blurriness in one or both eye
Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness
SOB and/or dyspnea
Question 4
Which of these tests would not be used in diagnosing or treating an MI?
Magnetic resonance angiography
Echocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
Coronary Angiogram
Question 5
Which of the following are modifiable risk factors for MI? Select all that apply.
Age
Hypertension
Race
Tobacco Use
Alcohol Consumption
Question 6
The number one cause of myocardial infarction is hypertension.
Question 7
Which medication is given to MI patients to help with pain and anxiety?
Metoprolol
Atorvastatin
Morphine
Aspirin
Oxycodone
Question 8
Your 63-year-old male patient has just been diagnosed with an MI, he had a stent placed to the RCA. He states he is feeling great and would like to discharge home now. You educate him on the necessity to stay for observation of what common complication?
Cardiac tamponade
Dysrythmias
Endocarditis
Pulmonary emboli
Stroke
Question 9
Which cardiac enzyme would you expect to elevate first in a patient diagnosed with a myocardial infarction?
Creatine kinase (CK-MB)
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
Troponin
White blood cells (WBCs)
Question 10
A patient who has had an MI is admitted to the telemetry unit from intensive care. Which referral would be most appropriate for the patient?
Social worker
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Cardiac rehabilitation
Cath lab therapy