A patient admitted with angina who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization asks the nurse about the reason for this test. The nurse informs the patient that a cardiac catheterization is ordered most commonly to:
A) Assess coronary artery patency
B) Detect myocardial ischemia
C) Evaluate cardiovascular response to stress
D) Evaluate cardiac electrical activity
Ans: A
Feedback: Cardiac catheterization is usually used to assess coronary artery patency to determine if revascularization procedures are necessary.
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a. A firm, irregularly-shaped, pink-colored nodule b. A slightly raised multicolor lesion with an asymmetrical, irregular border c. A pearly papule with prominent blood vessels d. Rough, scaly, sandpaper-like patches that are slightly tender
The strength of the trapezius muscle is evaluated by having the patient:
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