NREMT Cardiology Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

NREMT Cardiology Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A patient has chest pain, nausea, and sweating. What should you suspect? A. Stroke B. Myocardial infarction C. COPD D. Hypoglycemia Which of the following rhythms requires defibrillation? A. Asystole B. Ventricular fibrillation C. Sinus tachycardia D. First-degree AV block What is the best position to transport a conscious patient with chest pain and shortness of breath? A. Supine B. Prone 2 C. Semi-Fowler’s D. Left lateral Which of the following is a common side effect of nitroglycerin administration? A. Slow heart rate B. Drop in blood pressure C. Seizure D. Cyanosis Which medication is given to reduce blood clotting during a suspected heart attack? A. Epinephrine B. Aspirin C. Nitroglycerin D. Atropine What is the most appropriate route to give aspirin in the field? A. IV B. IM 3 C. Oral (chewed) D. Inhaled Which of the following signs most likely indicates cardiogenic shock? A. Warm skin and fast pulse B. Cool, clammy skin with weak pulse C. High fever and bradycardia D. Cyanosis with bounding pulse Which of the following patients is most at risk for sudden cardiac arrest? A. Patient in ventricular tachycardia without a pulse B. Alert patient in sinus rhythm C. Diabetic with stable blood sugar D. Patient with a fever Which of the following is an indication to administer nitroglycerin? A. Suspected stroke B. Low blood pressure 4 C. Chest pain with history of angina D. Respiratory distress without chest pain A patient is pulseless and apneic. The AED says "shock advised." What is the next step? A. Wait for paramedics