NCLEX-PN
Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Troponin (
C) rises within 3–4 hours post-MI, making it the earliest marker. CK-MB (
A) rises in 4–6 hours, LDH (
B) in 24–48 hours, and WBCs (
D) are nonspecific.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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