Why do cardiac enzymes rise after an acute myocardial infarction?
a)white cells are attracted to the site of muscle injury
b)injured fibers increase their synthesis of cardiac muscle enzymes
c)cardiac enzymes leak from the damaged muscle fibers into the bloodstream
d)blood flow to the injured muscle is increased
c)cardiac enzymes leak from the damaged muscle fibers into the bloodstream
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A) S B) O C) A D) P
You are caring for a young male patient who has overdosed on an unknown medication and has a decreased level of consciousness. When positioning the patient on the stretcher, which instructions will you give to the Emergency Medical Responders assisting you?
A) "When you put him on the stretcher, elevate his head and chest." B) "He will need to be positioned flat on his back when on the stretcher." C) "Place him in a supine position and then carefully elevate his feet." D) "When you move him to the stretcher, put him on his left side."
Before nitroglycerin is administered, you should ensure that:
a. nitroglycerin is in fact prescribed for the patient. b. the patient rates his chest pain as at least 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. c. the patient's systolic blood pressure is at least 110 mmHg. d. the patient is standing.
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