NCOEMS Cardiology, EMS Trauma, medical, ECOEMS Exam 1 with Q and A

NCOEMS Cardiology, EMS Trauma, medical, ECOEMS Exam 1 with Q and A 56. What is the effect of oral glucose? A. Raises blood sugar B. Lowers blood sugar C. Increases the rate of digestion D. Stimulates gluconeogenesis ANSWER A 57. A 56 year old male complains of "squeezing" chest pain after doing yard work. He states the pain has subsided slightly with rest. What should you do? A. Assess his vital signs B. Administer oxygen C. Administer aspirin D. Assist with his prescribed nitroglycerin ANSWER C 58. A 26 year old female is 9 months pregnant and complaining of contractions lasting 20-30 seconds roughly 3 minutes apart. What should you do? A. Encourage her to relax and breathe normally B. Have her to push with the next contraction C. Apply oxygen via non-rebreather mask D. Position her in the knee-chest position ANSWER A 59. A 71 year old female is short of breath and has lower leg pain. She took 2 doses of her prescribed nitroglycerin and 324 mg aspirin 10 minutes ago. Vital signs are BP 160/90, P 88 and irregular, R 26, SpO2 84%. What should you do? A. Administer a 3 dose of nitroglycerin B. Obtain a second set of vital signs C. Administer an additional dose of aspirin D. Apply oxygen by non-rebreather mask ANSWER D