Acute Coronary Syndromes Practice Test

A 45-year-old female complains of a sudden onset of sharp, left-sided chest pain that worsens significantly when she takes a deep breath or lies flat. She states that leaning forward provides some relief. Lung sounds are clear bilaterally.

A 59-year-old male complains of 8/10 substernal chest pressure that began while mowing his lawn. He is pale and diaphoretic. He has a prescription for nitroglycerin. Vital signs are BP 138/80 mmHg, HR 104 bpm, RR 20 breaths/min, SpO2 95% on room air. You have administered 324 mg of aspirin.