EMT--Cardiology Practice Exam questions with correct answers

Which of the following assessment findings would most likely indicate cardiac compromise? A. Tachypnea B. Tachycardia C. Irregular pulse D. Sudden fainting ans Irregular pulse A 50-year old man presents with "crushing" chest pain of sudden onset. He is diaphoretic and nauseated. You should A. obtain baseline vital signs B. apply supplemental oxygen C. ask him if he takes nitroglycerin D. perform a focused physical exam ans apply supplemental oxygen As you are assessing an elderly man who is complaining of chest pain, the patient suddenly loses consciousness. Your first step should be to A. attach the AED B. open the airway C. assess for a pulse D. assess for breathing ans open the airway Freshly oxygenated blood returns to the heart via which of the following blood vessels?