Certified Hospice and Palliative Assistant (CHPNA) Practice Test

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Which of the following best describes typical angina?

  1. Sharp pain in the lower abdomen

  2. Constricting discomfort in the anterior chest

  3. Pain that persists without relief

  4. Localized pain only in the shoulder

The correct answer is: Constricting discomfort in the anterior chest

Typical angina is best described as constricting discomfort in the anterior chest. This sensation often feels like pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain, and it can be triggered by physical exertion or emotional stress. The discomfort is typically felt in the center or left side of the chest and may also radiate to the arms, neck, jaw, or back. This description aligns with the common experience of those suffering from angina, where the discomfort is not sharp or localized to a specific area such as the shoulder or abdomen but is rather a more diffuse sensation centering in the chest region. Unlike other types of pain, typical angina usually subsides with rest or the use of prescribed nitroglycerin, which distinguishes it from pain that persists without relief or is only localized in one area of the body.

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