A 54 year old male complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for a hour. The pain subsided after
he rested and took two nitro tablets. He has had very similar episodes on the past. He is most likely
experiencing? - CORRECT ANS-Angina pectoris
A 36 year old female with a history of congenital heart defects is slow to respond. She has pale, cool,
and clammy skin. Vital signs are BP 68/30, P 128, R 26. What should you suspect? - CORRECT ANS-
Cardiogenic shock
What valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and the left ventricle? - CORRECT ANS-Mitral
valve
Which vessels regulate regional blood flow to the capillary beds? - CORRECT ANS-Arterioles
A 46 year old male is in cardiac arrest. You administer one shock and at the two minutes pulse check you
feel a strong carotid pulse. What should you do? - CORRECT ANS-Assess breathing and manage the
airway if necessary
A 60 year old patient is short of breath and cyanotic. Lung sounds reveal crackles and you not accessory
muscle use. What should you suspect? - CORRECT ANS-Left sided heart failure
Which of the following is the largest artery in the body? - CORRECT ANS-Aorta
You shocked a patient back into a normal rhythm with an AED. During transport, the patients becomes
cyanotic and pulseless. What should you do? - CORRECT ANS-Start CPR and request the EMS unit to stop
A 65 year old man complains of weakness and indigestion that began this morning. Vital signs are BP
150/90, P 116, R 24. You should suspect? - CORRECT ANS-Myocardial infarction
Which patient is most likely to benefit from an AED? - CORRECT ANS-A 54 chocking patient who is
unresponsive with no carotid pulse
, A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease and a recent mastectomy is complaining
of chest discomfort. Vital sins are P 120, R 22, BP 80/54. You should suspect? - CORRECT ANS-
Cardiogenic shock
A 44 year old female awakened with shortness of breath complaining of indigestion, epigastric pressure.
Antacids didn't help. You should suspect? - CORRECT ANS-Gastroesophageal reflux disease
While performing chest compressions, you should - CORRECT ANS-Position your shoulders over your
hands
A patient complaining of substernal chest pain with radiating pain to his neck and jaw. The pain is not
relieved with rest. You should suspect? - CORRECT ANS-Acute myocardial infarction
Nitro is a medication which is typically administered - CORRECT ANS-Sublingually
During CPR, which of the following is the most important? - CORRECT ANS-Minimal interruptions to
chest compressions
A 66 year old female called EMS for chest pain. Prior to calling she took three doses of her prescribed
sublingual nitro with no relief. What should you do? - CORRECT ANS-Administer oxygen
An 84 year old male with a history of "heart problems" complains of chest pain. The chest pain started
30 minutes ago while at rest. Vital signs are BP 110/70, P 92, R 20, SpO2 95%. What should you do? -
CORRECT ANS-Assist the patient with his prescribed nitro
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol from plaque inside blood vessels which would most likely cause -
CORRECT ANS-Acute coronary syndrome
After blood has been oxygenated, it returns to the heart by entering the - CORRECT ANS-Left atrium
A 57 year old female developed severe weakness and mild shortness of breath while shoveling snow.
She is diaphoretic and complaining of nausea and jaw pain. You should suspect? - CORRECT ANS-Acute
myocardial infarction