EMT chapter 17 JBL Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A dissecting aortic aneurysm occurs when: -
correct answer ✅the inner layers of the aorta become separated.
Angina pectoris occurs when: -
correct answer ✅myocardial oxygen demand exceeds the supply
Cardiogenic shock following AMI is caused by -
correct answer ✅decreased pumping force of the heart muscle
Deoxygenated blood from the body returns to the -
correct answer ✅right atrium
In contrast to the sympathetic nervous system, the parasympathetic
nervous system -
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 -
correct answer ✅three
Answers (Grade A+)
A dissecting aortic aneurysm occurs when: -
correct answer ✅the inner layers of the aorta become separated.
Angina pectoris occurs when: -
correct answer ✅myocardial oxygen demand exceeds the supply
Cardiogenic shock following AMI is caused by -
correct answer ✅decreased pumping force of the heart muscle
Deoxygenated blood from the body returns to the -
correct answer ✅right atrium
In contrast to the sympathetic nervous system, the parasympathetic
nervous system -
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 -
correct answer ✅three
