Outdoor Emergency Care CERTIFICATION
PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
● Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker has an
understanding of chest pain and acute myocardial infarction? Answer:
"Some patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction do not have
actual chest pain; instead, they may experience a sensation of 'severe
heartburn.' "
● You are caring for a patient with chest pain who has just taken his
nitroglycerin. The patient's chest pain has been alleviated. You
understand that nitroglycerin is effective in treating chest pain because
it: Answer: dilates the arteries and veins, which decreases the workload
on the heart.
● You are assisting a 67-year-old patient with chest pain. He has taken
two nitroglycerin tablets but his pain remains a 7 out of 10. He is
diaphoretic; his respirations are 18 per minute and adequate; his pulse is
72; and his blood pressure 80/62 mmHg. He is on a nonrebreather mask
at 15L per minute. You would: Answer: reassess his vital signs every 5
minutes and transfer him by ALS care.
● When obtaining a medical history, which of the following statement
made by a patient is classic for a patient with stable angina? Answer:
When I stopped exercising, the pain went away."
, ● An OEC Technician indicates that she understands the difference
between stable angina and an acute myocardial infarction (MI) when she
states: Answer: An acute myocardial infarction results in the death of
cardiac tissue; stable angina causes ischemia to the heart muscle."
● You have just arrived with an AED at a scene where fellow OEC
Technicians are treating a patient in cardiac arrest. ALS has been
contacted and is about 1 minute away. Which of the following actions
would you take? Answer: Apply and use the AED.
● You are assessing a 68-year-old man who is complaining of severe
abdominal pain that radiates to his back. He tells you that he has a
history of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Based on this history and his
complaints, on your physical exam you would look for: Answer: a
pulsating mass in his abdomen.
● The largest artery in the body is the: Answer: aorta.
● Your neighbor tells you that he is concerned about his 70-year-old
wife. She is at home recovering from a heart attack that occurred about 3
weeks ago. He explains that over the last few days her ankles and lower
legs have been gradually swelling and are painful to touch. Today she
seems to be a little short of breath. You recommend that your neighbor
seek immediate medical attention because these findings are suggestive
of Answer: congestive heart failure.
PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
● Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker has an
understanding of chest pain and acute myocardial infarction? Answer:
"Some patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction do not have
actual chest pain; instead, they may experience a sensation of 'severe
heartburn.' "
● You are caring for a patient with chest pain who has just taken his
nitroglycerin. The patient's chest pain has been alleviated. You
understand that nitroglycerin is effective in treating chest pain because
it: Answer: dilates the arteries and veins, which decreases the workload
on the heart.
● You are assisting a 67-year-old patient with chest pain. He has taken
two nitroglycerin tablets but his pain remains a 7 out of 10. He is
diaphoretic; his respirations are 18 per minute and adequate; his pulse is
72; and his blood pressure 80/62 mmHg. He is on a nonrebreather mask
at 15L per minute. You would: Answer: reassess his vital signs every 5
minutes and transfer him by ALS care.
● When obtaining a medical history, which of the following statement
made by a patient is classic for a patient with stable angina? Answer:
When I stopped exercising, the pain went away."
, ● An OEC Technician indicates that she understands the difference
between stable angina and an acute myocardial infarction (MI) when she
states: Answer: An acute myocardial infarction results in the death of
cardiac tissue; stable angina causes ischemia to the heart muscle."
● You have just arrived with an AED at a scene where fellow OEC
Technicians are treating a patient in cardiac arrest. ALS has been
contacted and is about 1 minute away. Which of the following actions
would you take? Answer: Apply and use the AED.
● You are assessing a 68-year-old man who is complaining of severe
abdominal pain that radiates to his back. He tells you that he has a
history of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Based on this history and his
complaints, on your physical exam you would look for: Answer: a
pulsating mass in his abdomen.
● The largest artery in the body is the: Answer: aorta.
● Your neighbor tells you that he is concerned about his 70-year-old
wife. She is at home recovering from a heart attack that occurred about 3
weeks ago. He explains that over the last few days her ankles and lower
legs have been gradually swelling and are painful to touch. Today she
seems to be a little short of breath. You recommend that your neighbor
seek immediate medical attention because these findings are suggestive
of Answer: congestive heart failure.
