Acute MI and STEMI (BLS)
Most authorities would agree that if all were available, _____is the preferred treatment for an acute
myocardial infarction. - correct answers Angioplasty
Angioplasty is typically performed by which health care professional? - correct answers Cardiologist
All of the following are considered risk factors for young patients at risk for MI EXCEPT _____. - correct
answers Methamphetamine abusers
The reason why many heart attacks are misdiagnosed is because of _____. - correct answers High
frequency of atypical presentations
Risk factors for atherosclerosis include all of the following EXCEPT _____. (Select the best correct
answer.) - correct answers Thyroid disease
Before administering __________ to a patient, it should first be determined if the patient is hypotensive,
allergic, having chest pain, or using any sexual enhancing drugs. - correct answers Nitroglycerin
Treatment of myocardial infarction in the field includes all of the following EXCEPT _____. - correct
answers Dextrose
A 30 year old male with insulin-dependent diabetes, history of cocaine abuse, and a strong family
history of cardiac disease at a young age would be considered at _____ risk for coronary disease. -
correct answers High
Myocardial infarction is typically the result of a blockage in one of the coronary arteries due to a(n)
_____. - correct answers Atherosclerotic plaque
Treatment for acute myocardial infarction in the prehospital environment may include all of the
following EXCEPT _____. - correct answers Nitrous oxide
Most authorities would agree that if all were available, _____is the preferred treatment for an acute
myocardial infarction. - correct answers Angioplasty
Angioplasty is typically performed by which health care professional? - correct answers Cardiologist
All of the following are considered risk factors for young patients at risk for MI EXCEPT _____. - correct
answers Methamphetamine abusers
The reason why many heart attacks are misdiagnosed is because of _____. - correct answers High
frequency of atypical presentations
Risk factors for atherosclerosis include all of the following EXCEPT _____. (Select the best correct
answer.) - correct answers Thyroid disease
Before administering __________ to a patient, it should first be determined if the patient is hypotensive,
allergic, having chest pain, or using any sexual enhancing drugs. - correct answers Nitroglycerin
Treatment of myocardial infarction in the field includes all of the following EXCEPT _____. - correct
answers Dextrose
A 30 year old male with insulin-dependent diabetes, history of cocaine abuse, and a strong family
history of cardiac disease at a young age would be considered at _____ risk for coronary disease. -
correct answers High
Myocardial infarction is typically the result of a blockage in one of the coronary arteries due to a(n)
_____. - correct answers Atherosclerotic plaque
Treatment for acute myocardial infarction in the prehospital environment may include all of the
following EXCEPT _____. - correct answers Nitrous oxide
