[Solved]: Charles Bennington, a 55-year-old carpenter,…

Charles Bennington, a 55-year-old carpenter, develops severe crushing substernal chest pain with dyspnea, dizziness, diaphoresis, and nausea while unloading plywood from a truck. He is admitted to the emergency department and states that his symptoms have not resolved in the 40 min since they began, and that they are still severe. He indicates that he has had milder episodes of chest pain in the past, especially in conjunction with strenuous work. Vital signs on arrival are: BP 142/86 mmHg, HR 85 bpm, RR 18 breaths/min and somewhat labored, oral temperature 98.8 F, and O2 saturation 96% RA. Answer the following questions regarding Mr. Benningtons condition. 1. Explain the pathophysiology behind Mr. Benningtons prolonged chest pain. In other words, what is the cause of the clinical manifestations (think about what is occurring at the cellular/tissue level)? (2 pts) 2. Why is it important to obtain an ECG for Mr. Bennington as soon as possible? (1 pt). 3. The healthcare provider suspects Mr. Bennington has a type of acute coronary syndrome. Which three conditions does this include? Which of these conditions carries the highest risk for death and why? (2 pts). 4. The provider orders bloodwork. Which blood (lab) studies will help confirm the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI)? Which is the gold standard for diagnosing MI? (2 pts). 5. Why is myocardial infarction more likely to occur in the left ventricle than in the right ventricle? (2 pts). 6. As you examine Mr. Bennington after his ECG, he says Why do I feel a little dizzy? The doctors are focusing on my heart, but is there something wrong in my head also? How should you respond? (2 pts).