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NNJ. 2017; 6(4): 40-43
doi: 2017


“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING TROPONIN-T TEST AMONG STAFF NURSES IN NMCH, NELLORE.

Ms. Sumathi, Mrs. K. Padma.




Abstract

Background:.Troponin I and Troponin T are proteins found in heart muscle and are released into the blood when there is damage to the heart. Troponin test are also sometimes used to evaluate people for heart injury and also to distinguish signs and symptoms such as chest pain. Testing may also be used to evaluate people with signs and symptoms of Angina. Objective: To assess the level of knowledge on Troponin- T test among staff nurse in NMCH, Nellore. Materials and Methods: Descriptive cross sectional design and convenient sampling technique was followed which included 30 samples were used. Data was collected using structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done with SPSS. Results: shows that with regard to Troponin-T test among 30 staff nurses, 17 (56.7%) had B grade knowledge and mean value was 19.0 and standard deviation was 3.5 in staff nurses. Conclusions: The study concluded that majority of staff nurses had B grade knowledge.

Key words: Troponin, Heart attack, acute coronary syndrome






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