Body systemsQuestion 1611 of 1700
A resident has chest pain. What should you do?
- Wait to see if it passes
- Chart it at the end of the shift
- Offer a snack and a rest
- Report it to the nurse right away
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Correct answer: Report it to the nurse right away
Chest pain, breathlessness, or a lack of oxygen can be life-threatening, so the nurse must know at once.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.2: Cardiovascular System
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026