Author Question: A 55-year-old man suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack) 3 months ago. During his ... (Read 66 times)

mia · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A 55-year-old man suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack) 3 months ago. During his hospitalization, he had stents inserted in two sites in the coronary arteries.

He was also placed on a cholesterol-lowering agent and two antihypertensives. What type of care is he receiving?
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Health promotion

Question 2

You are a preceptor for a new nursing employee at the local hospital. She needs to access a patient's electronic health record (EHR) to retrieve laboratory results;

however, the newly hired nurse has not yet received a computer password. What action should you take?
a. Give her your password to use until she obtains her own password.
b. Log on and remain with her while she views the record.
c. Notify your supervisor that the new employee needs a password.
d. Inform her that she will not receive a password until her orientation is complete.