EMT--Cardiology Practice Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

EMT--Cardiology Practice Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Which of the following assessment findings would most likely indicate cardiac compromise? A. Tachypnea B. Tachycardia C. Irregular pulse D. Sudden fainting - ANS Irregular pulse A 50-year old man presents with "crushing" chest pain of sudden onset. He is diaphoretic and nauseated. You should A. obtain baseline vital signs B. apply supplemental oxygen C. ask him if he takes nitroglycerin D. perform a focused physical exam - ANS apply supplemental oxygen As you are assessing an elderly man who is complaining of chest pain, the patient suddenly loses consciousness. Your first step should be to A. attach the AED B. open the airway C. assess for a pulse D. assess for breathing - ANS open the airway Freshly oxygenated blood returns to the heart via which of the following blood vessels? A. Aorta B. Vena cava C. Pulmonary vein D. Pulmonary artery - ANS Pulmonary vein Which of the following statements regarding the automated external defibrillator is true? A. It should be applied to patients at risk for cardiac arrest B. It will analyze a patient's rhythm while CPR is in progress C. It should not be used in patients with an implanted pacemaker D. It can safely be used in children between 1 and 8 years of age. - ANS It can safely be used in children between 1 and 8 years of age. Nitroglycerin possesses which of the following effects when administered to patients with suspected cardiac chest pain? A. Vasodilation and increased myocardial oxygen supply B. Vasodilation and decreased myocardial oxygen supply C. Vasoconstriction and increased cardiac workload D. Vasoconstriction and increased cardiac oxygen demand - ANS Vasodilation and increased myocardial oxygen supply You arrive at the scene of a 56 year old man who is not breathing. Your initial assessment reveals that the patient is pulseless and apneic. The patient's wife tells you that her husband suddenly grabbed his chest and then passed out. As your partner confirms cardiac arrest and begins one-rescuer CPR, you should A. notify medical control B. insert an airway adjunct C. prepare the AED for use D. obtain a SAMPLE history - ANS prepare the AED for use You arrive at the scene of a 56 year old man who is not breathing. Your initial assessment reveals that the patient is pulseless and apneic. The patient's wife tells you that her husband suddenly grabbed his chest and then passed out. When performing two-rescuer CPR on this patient, you should A. slowly compress the chest to a depth of about 1" to 1 1/2". B. not attempt to synchronize compressions with ventilations. C. have your partner pause after 30 compressions as you give two breaths. D. continue ventilations as the AED analyzes the patient's cardiac rhythm. - ANS have your partner pause after 30 compressions as you give two breaths. You arrive at the scene of a 56 year old man who is not breathing. Your initial assessment reveals that the patient is pulseless and apneic. The patient's wife tells you that her husband suddenly grabbed his chest and then passed out. After successfully resuscitating the patient, you provide immediate transport. While en route to the hospital, the patient goes back into cardiac arrest. Your next step should be A. tell your partner to stop the ambulance. B. Begin CPR and proceed to the hospital C. contact medical control for further advice. D. analyze the patient's rhythm with the AED. - ANS tell your partner to stop the ambulance A 45-year-old woman calls EMS because of