NREMT-B: Multiple Choice Cardiology Questions with Correct Answers.

Which of the following assessment findings would most likely indicate a patient experiencing cardiac compromise? A. Tachypnea B. Tachycardia C. Irregular pulse D. Sudden fainting Correct Answer C. Irregular pulse A 50-year old man presents with sudden onset, "crushing" chest pain. He is diaphoretic and nauseated. The EMT should first: A. obtain baseline vital signs B. apply supplemental oxygen C. ask him if he takes nitroglycerin D. perform a focused physical exam Correct Answer B. apply supplemental oxygen You are assessing an elderly patient who is complaining of chest pain, and they suddenly lose consciousness. Your first step should be to: A. attach the AED B. open the airway C. assess for a pulse D. assess for breathing Correct Answer B. open the airway Freshly oxygenated blood returns to the heart via the following blood vessel? A. Aorta B. Vena cava C. Pulmonary vein D. Pulmonary artery Correct Answer C. Pulmonary vein Which of the following, 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. Correct Answer D. It can safely be used in children between 1 and 8 years of age. Nitroglycerin causes which of the following effects when administered to patients with 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 Correct Answer A.Vasodilation and increased myocardial oxygen supply