A nurse is caring for a client with sudden onset of chest pain, the nurse completes the electrocardiogram (ECG). The nurse understands that this client is having what type of acute coronary syndrome?

NSTEMI
Stable Angina
STEMI
Unstable Angina
The Correct Answer is C
Rationale:
A. This is wrong because the ECG leads show ST segment elevation.
B. Stable angina may present with ST segment depression in an ECG unlike in the strip shown above which depicts an ST segment elevation.
C. This is correct because of the ST segment elevation.
D. Unstable angina may have hyperacute T wave, flattening of the T waves, inverted T waves or an ST depression unlike in the above ECG strip.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Mitral valve regurgitation typically presents with a murmur, which is a characteristic sound associated with the backflow of blood into the left atrium during systole.
B. S3 and S4 are not typical heart sounds and do not relate to mitral valve regurgitation.
C. A click is typically associated with mitral valve prolapse, not mitral valve regurgitation.
D. A friction rub is typically associated with pericarditis, not mitral valve regurgitation.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Synchronized cardioversion is not appropriate for pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
B. A repeat ECG is not necessary for pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
C. Assessment of blood pressure is not the priority in pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
D. Immediate defibrillation is the priority in pulseless ventricular tachycardia to restore a perfusing rhythm.

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