Cardiology JBL Test Prep ALL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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Cardiology JBL Test Prep ALL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR


QUESTION: Which of the following is MOST indicative of a primary cardiac problem?


A Tachypnea


B Sudden Fainting


C Irregular pulse


D Tachycardia - ANSWER-Irregular pulse




QUESTION: A 50-year-old man presents with crushing chest pain of sudden onset. He is

diaphoretic, apprehensive, and tachypneic. You should: - ANSWER-Apply supplemental oxygen




QUESTION: Freshly oxygenated blood returns to the heart via the: - ANSWER-Pulmonary vein




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QUESTION: Common signs and symptoms of a hypertensive emergency include: - ANSWER-

Ringing in the ears, headache, and epistaxis




QUESTION: A 45-year-old woman calls EMS because of severe chest pain. When you arrive, she

advises you that she has taken two of her husband's nitroglycerin (NTG) tablets without relief.

What is your MOST appropriate course of action? - ANSWER-Apply supplemental oxygen and

transport the patient to the hospital without delay.




QUESTION: Your partner has applied the AED to a cardiac arrest patient and has received a

shock advised message. While the AED is charging, you should: - ANSWER-continue chest

compressions until your partner tells you to stand clear




QUESTION: The quickest way to reduce cardiac ischemia in a patient experiencing an acute

coronary syndrome is to: - ANSWER-sit or lay the patient down




QUESTION: The chest pain associated with an acute coronary syndrome is often described as: -

ANSWER-pressure




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QUESTION: The energy setting for a biphasic AED: - ANSWER-Is manufacturer specific




QUESTION: The middle, muscular layer of the heart is called the: - ANSWER-myocardium


While assessing a man who is complaining of chest pain, he suddenly becomes unresponsive.

You should: - ANSWER-Assess for breathing




QUESTION: While assessing a patient with chest pain, you note that his pulse is irregular. This

indicates: - ANSWER-abnormalities in the heart's electrical conduction system.




QUESTION: What is true regarding ventricular fibrillation (V-Fib)? - ANSWER-In V-Fib, the heart

is not pumping any blood and the patient is pulseless




QUESTION: Which of the following is the MOST detrimental effect that tachycardia can have on

a patient experiencing a cardiac problem? - ANSWER-Increased oxygen demand




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QUESTION: A patient who is experiencing an acute myocardial infarction: - ANSWER-has chest

pain or discomfort that does not change with each breath.




QUESTION: An elderly man in unresponsive and has agonal breathing. You should: - ANSWER-

Check his carotid pulse for up to 10 seconds




QUESTION: In patients with heart disease, acute coronary syndrome is MOST often the result

of: - ANSWER-atherosclerosis.




QUESTION: During your assessment of a 70-year-old man with crushing chest pain, you note

that his blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg. Your MOST important action should be to: - ANSWER-

Transport without delay




QUESTION: Which of the following patients would MOST likely present with vague or unusual

symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction? - ANSWER-72-year-old female with diabetes




QUESTION: Sudden cardiac arrest in the adult population MOST often is the result of: -

ANSWER-a cardiac arrhythmia.


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