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Chapter 16 - Cardiovascular Emergencies
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
When afterload increases:
A.
the volume of venous blood that returns to the right atrium increases.
B.
the amount of resistance that the ventricle must beat against
decreases.
C.
it becomes harder for the ventricle to push blood through the blood
vessels.
D.
the blood pressure falls because of significant dilation of the blood
vessels.
Ans: C.
it becomes harder for the ventricle to push blood through the
blood vessels.
Signs and symptoms of a hypertensive emergency would MOST likely
be delayed in patients who:
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A.
have chronic hypertension.
B.
regularly take illegal drugs.
C.
have had a stroke in the past.
D.
are older than 40 years of age.
Ans: A.
have chronic hypertension.
The MOST common reason that many people experiencing AMI do not
seek immediate medical attention is because they:
A.
are elderly.
B.
are in denial.
C.
cannot afford it.
D.
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do not trust EMTs.
Ans: B.
are in denial.
Ventricular tachycardia causes hypotension because:
A.
the volume of blood returning to the atria increases.
B.
the right ventricle does not adequately pump blood.
C.
blood backs up into the lungs and causes congestion.
D.
the left ventricle does not adequately fill with blood.
Ans: D.
the left ventricle does not adequately fill with blood.
You and your partner arrive at the scene of a middle-aged man who
collapsed about 5 minutes ago. He is unresponsive, apneic, and
pulseless. Bystanders are present, but have not provided any care. You
should:
A.
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begin high-quality CPR and apply the AED without delay.
B.
have your partner perform CPR while you question the bystanders.
C.
perform two-rescuer CPR for 5 minutes and request ALS backup.
D.
immediately apply the AED pads and analyze his cardiac rhythm.
Ans: A.
begin high-quality CPR and apply the AED without delay
The EMT should use an AED on a child between 1 month and 8 years of
age if:
A.
he or she is not breathing and has a weakly palpable pulse.
B.
his or her condition is rapidly progressing to cardiac arrest.
C.
pediatric pads and an energy-reducing device are available.
D.
special pads are used and the child has profound tachycardia.
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Chapter 16 - Cardiovascular Emergencies
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
When afterload increases:
A.
the volume of venous blood that returns to the right atrium increases.
B.
the amount of resistance that the ventricle must beat against
decreases.
C.
it becomes harder for the ventricle to push blood through the blood
vessels.
D.
the blood pressure falls because of significant dilation of the blood
vessels.
Ans: C.
it becomes harder for the ventricle to push blood through the
blood vessels.
Signs and symptoms of a hypertensive emergency would MOST likely
be delayed in patients who:
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A.
have chronic hypertension.
B.
regularly take illegal drugs.
C.
have had a stroke in the past.
D.
are older than 40 years of age.
Ans: A.
have chronic hypertension.
The MOST common reason that many people experiencing AMI do not
seek immediate medical attention is because they:
A.
are elderly.
B.
are in denial.
C.
cannot afford it.
D.
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do not trust EMTs.
Ans: B.
are in denial.
Ventricular tachycardia causes hypotension because:
A.
the volume of blood returning to the atria increases.
B.
the right ventricle does not adequately pump blood.
C.
blood backs up into the lungs and causes congestion.
D.
the left ventricle does not adequately fill with blood.
Ans: D.
the left ventricle does not adequately fill with blood.
You and your partner arrive at the scene of a middle-aged man who
collapsed about 5 minutes ago. He is unresponsive, apneic, and
pulseless. Bystanders are present, but have not provided any care. You
should:
A.
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begin high-quality CPR and apply the AED without delay.
B.
have your partner perform CPR while you question the bystanders.
C.
perform two-rescuer CPR for 5 minutes and request ALS backup.
D.
immediately apply the AED pads and analyze his cardiac rhythm.
Ans: A.
begin high-quality CPR and apply the AED without delay
The EMT should use an AED on a child between 1 month and 8 years of
age if:
A.
he or she is not breathing and has a weakly palpable pulse.
B.
his or her condition is rapidly progressing to cardiac arrest.
C.
pediatric pads and an energy-reducing device are available.
D.
special pads are used and the child has profound tachycardia.
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