Manage Chest Pain

• What is the first step in managing angina chest pain?

  Stop activity
• What position should a patient be in for angina management?

  Sit in semi-fowlers
• Why is it important to assess pain in angina management?

  To determine severity and response to treatment
• How many doses of nitroglycerin can be administered for angina?

  Up to 3 doses
• What is the time interval for administering nitroglycerin doses?

  Every 5 minutes
• What should be done after administering nitroglycerin for angina?

  Re-assess pain and vital signs
• What should be applied during the management of angina chest pain?

  Apply oxygen
• What is the purpose of re-assessment in angina management?

  To evaluate the effectiveness of treatment