The nurse is aware that the symptoms of an impending myocardial ...

[crazycityslicker]

The nurse is aware that the symptoms of an impending myocardial infarction (MI) differ in women because acute chest pain is not present. Women are frequently misdiagnosed as having:
 
  a. hepatitis A.
  b. indigestion.
  c. urinary infection.
  d. menopausal complications.

Question 2

The nurse identifies the LUBB sound of the LUBB/DUBB of the cardiac cycle as the sound of the:
 
  a. AV valves closing.
  b. closure of the semilunar valves.
  c. contraction of the papillary muscles.
  d. contraction of the ventricles.

[Pswine]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Indigestion, gallbladder attack, anxiety attack, and depression are frequent misdiagnoses for women having an MI.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The LUBB is the first sound of a low pitch heard when the AV valves close.

[crazycityslicker]

Excellent

[meow1234]

Gracias!