NREMT-B: Multiple choice cardiology questions & answers 2024

NREMT-B: Multiple choice cardiology questions & answers 2024 Which of the following assessment findings would most likely indicate a patient experiencing cardiac compromise? A. Tachypnea B. Tachycardia C. Irregular pulse D. Sudden fainting - ANSWER-C. Irregular pulse A 50-year old man presents with sudden onset, "crushing" chest pain. He is diaphoretic and nauseated. The EMT should first: A. obtain baseline vital signs B. apply supplemental oxygen C. ask him if he takes nitroglycerin D. perform a focused physical exam - ANSWER-B. apply supplemental oxygen You are assessing an elderly patient who is complaining of chest pain, and they suddenly lose consciousness. Your first step should be to: A. attach the AED B. open the airway C. assess for a pulse D. assess for breathing - ANSWER-B. open the airway Freshly oxygenated blood returns to the heart via the following blood vessel? A. Aorta B. Vena cava C. Pulmonary vein