EMT-Chapter 17-
Cardiovascular
Emergencies Pre and Post
Test 2025-2026
,A dissecting aortic aneurysm occurs when:
A. the inner layers of the aorta become separated.
B. all layers of the aorta suddenly contract.
C. a weakened area develops in the aortic wall.
D. the aorta ruptures - CORRECT ANSWER -the inner layers of the aorta become separated.
angina pectoris occurs when:
A. a coronary artery is totally occluded by plaque.
B. myocardial oxygen supply exceeds the demand.
C. myocardial oxygen demand exceeds supply.
D. one or more coronary arteries suddenly spasm. - CORRECT ANSWER -myocardial oxygen demand
exceeds supply
cardiogenic shock following AMI is caused by:
A. decreased pumping force of the heart muscle.
B. widespread dilation of the systemic vasculature.
C. hypovolemia secondary to severe vomiting.
D. a profound increase in the patients heart rate. - CORRECT ANSWER -decreased pumping force of the
heart muscle
deoxygenated blood from the body returns to the :
, A. left ventricle
B. right ventricle
C. right atrium
D. left atrium - CORRECT ANSWER -right atrium
in contrast to the sympathetic nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system:
A. dilates the blood vessels in the muscles.
B. causes an increase in the heart rate.
C. slows the heart and respiratory rates.
D. prepares the body to handle stress. - CORRECT ANSWER -slows the heart and respiratory rates
most patients are instructed by their physician to take up to_____ doses of nitroglycerin before calling EMS.
A. three
B. four
C. two
D. five - CORRECT ANSWER -three
narrowing of the coronary arteries caused by a buildup of fatty deposits is called:
A. atherosclerosis
B. arteriosclerosis
C. angina pectoris.
D. acute ischemia - CORRECT ANSWER -atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular
Emergencies Pre and Post
Test 2025-2026
,A dissecting aortic aneurysm occurs when:
A. the inner layers of the aorta become separated.
B. all layers of the aorta suddenly contract.
C. a weakened area develops in the aortic wall.
D. the aorta ruptures - CORRECT ANSWER -the inner layers of the aorta become separated.
angina pectoris occurs when:
A. a coronary artery is totally occluded by plaque.
B. myocardial oxygen supply exceeds the demand.
C. myocardial oxygen demand exceeds supply.
D. one or more coronary arteries suddenly spasm. - CORRECT ANSWER -myocardial oxygen demand
exceeds supply
cardiogenic shock following AMI is caused by:
A. decreased pumping force of the heart muscle.
B. widespread dilation of the systemic vasculature.
C. hypovolemia secondary to severe vomiting.
D. a profound increase in the patients heart rate. - CORRECT ANSWER -decreased pumping force of the
heart muscle
deoxygenated blood from the body returns to the :
, A. left ventricle
B. right ventricle
C. right atrium
D. left atrium - CORRECT ANSWER -right atrium
in contrast to the sympathetic nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system:
A. dilates the blood vessels in the muscles.
B. causes an increase in the heart rate.
C. slows the heart and respiratory rates.
D. prepares the body to handle stress. - CORRECT ANSWER -slows the heart and respiratory rates
most patients are instructed by their physician to take up to_____ doses of nitroglycerin before calling EMS.
A. three
B. four
C. two
D. five - CORRECT ANSWER -three
narrowing of the coronary arteries caused by a buildup of fatty deposits is called:
A. atherosclerosis
B. arteriosclerosis
C. angina pectoris.
D. acute ischemia - CORRECT ANSWER -atherosclerosis
