JBL CARDIOLOGY STUDY GUIDE/COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE 2026|
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | A+ SCORE SOLUTION
Which of the following is an abnormal finding when using the
cincinnati stroke scale to assess a patient who presents with signs of
a stroke?
A) one arm drifts down compared with the other side.
B) one of the pupils is dilated and does not react to light.
C) the patient's face is symmetrical when he or she smiles.
D) both arms drift slowly and equally down to the patient's side.
A) one arm drifts down compared with the other side.
While transporting an elderly woman who was complaining of
nausea, vomiting, and weakness, she suddenly becomes
unresponsive. You should:
A) analyze her cardiac rhythm with the aed.
B) open her airway and ensure that it is clear.
C) assess for signs of breathing and a pulse.
D) place her on her side in case she vomits.
C) assess for signs of breathing and a pulse.
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, Which of the following clinical signs indicates left heart failure?
A) an irregular pulse
B) dyspnea on exertion
C) severe peripheral edema
D) jugular venous distention
B) dyspnea on exertion
The coronary arteries fill with blood when the:
A) aortic valve closes.
B) left ventricle contracts.
C) aortic valve opens.
D) right ventricle contracts.
A) aortic valve closes.
A 60-year-old woman presents with chest discomfort, confusion, and
weakness. The patient's husband tells you that she vomited once
before ems arrival. The patient's bp is 70/40 mm hg, her pulse is 45
beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 14 breaths/min and
unlabored. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her
hypotension?
A) bradycardia
P a g e 2 | 10
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | A+ SCORE SOLUTION
Which of the following is an abnormal finding when using the
cincinnati stroke scale to assess a patient who presents with signs of
a stroke?
A) one arm drifts down compared with the other side.
B) one of the pupils is dilated and does not react to light.
C) the patient's face is symmetrical when he or she smiles.
D) both arms drift slowly and equally down to the patient's side.
A) one arm drifts down compared with the other side.
While transporting an elderly woman who was complaining of
nausea, vomiting, and weakness, she suddenly becomes
unresponsive. You should:
A) analyze her cardiac rhythm with the aed.
B) open her airway and ensure that it is clear.
C) assess for signs of breathing and a pulse.
D) place her on her side in case she vomits.
C) assess for signs of breathing and a pulse.
P a g e 1 | 10
, Which of the following clinical signs indicates left heart failure?
A) an irregular pulse
B) dyspnea on exertion
C) severe peripheral edema
D) jugular venous distention
B) dyspnea on exertion
The coronary arteries fill with blood when the:
A) aortic valve closes.
B) left ventricle contracts.
C) aortic valve opens.
D) right ventricle contracts.
A) aortic valve closes.
A 60-year-old woman presents with chest discomfort, confusion, and
weakness. The patient's husband tells you that she vomited once
before ems arrival. The patient's bp is 70/40 mm hg, her pulse is 45
beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 14 breaths/min and
unlabored. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her
hypotension?
A) bradycardia
P a g e 2 | 10
