A 58 year old patient developed chest pain that he...

CCRN EXAM Test

Question Number 26

A 58 year old patient developed chest pain that he scored as an "8" Rapid assessment included profuse diaphoresis, B/P 78/52, heart rate 104/minute, respiratory rate 20/minute, lungs clear, and SpO2 98%. The patient is currently connected to the bedside monitor with a nasal cannula at 2 L/min in place and intravenous fluids, 0.9 NS at a rate of 10 ml/hour. Which of the following sequences of interventions would be the most appropriate for the nurse at this time?

(A) give a chewable aspirin, do an EKG, and start a fluid bolus

(B) give NTG sublingual, increase the FiO2 and give morphine

(D) start a fluid bolus, give a chewable aspirin, and do an EKG

✔ Correct Answer:

(D) start a fluid bolus, give a chewable aspirin, and do an EKG

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