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EMT Cardiology Questions With Complete Solutions- Thought to be caused by changes in the bloodvessel size in the
base of the brain.
- Pain is usually described as pounding,throbbing, and pulsating.
- Often associated with nausea and vomiting andmay be
preceded by visual changes.
- Can last for several hours or days. Correct Answer migraine
- Used by some patients who have survived cardiac arrest due to
ventricular fibrillation
- Monitor heart rhythm and shock as needed.
- Treat chest pain patients with these devices like other patients
having an AMI
.- Electricity is low; it will not affect rescuers. Correct Answer
automatic implantable cardiac defrillators
-A vest with built-in monitoring electrodes anddefibrillation
pads worn by the patient
.- Attached to a monito
r- Uses high-energy shocks• Do not touch the patient if devices
warns it isabout to deliver a shock.
- Vest should remain in place while CPR is beingperformed
unless it interferes with compressions. Correct Answer
External defribillator vest
-Caused by muscle contractions in the head andneck
- Attributed to stress
- Pain is usually described as squeezing, dull, oras an ache.
- Usually do not require medical attention Correct Answer
Tension headaches
, -Caused by pressure that results fromaccumulated fluid in the
sinuses Correct Answer sinus headache
-Used to enhance the pumping of the leftventricle.
- May be pulsatile or continuous
- The patient or family can tell you more about thedevice.
Correct Answer LVAD left ventricular assist device
A 41-year-old man presents with slow,irregular breathing;
hypotension; anddilated pupils. These signs MOST
likelyindicate dysfunction of the:A. brain stem.B.
hypothalamus.C. cerebrum.D. cerebellum Correct Answer
ARationale: The brain stem is responsible forfunctions such as
breathing, blood pressure,and pupil constriction. Brain stem
dysfunctionwould result in abnormal findings with
thesefunctions.Review
A 56-year-old man has an acutemyocardial infarction. Which of
thefollowing blood vessels became blockedand led to his
condition?A. Coronary veinsB. Coronary arteriesC. Pulmonary
veinsD. Pulmonary arteries Correct Answer BRationale: The
coronary arteries, which branch off the aorta, supply the
myocardium(heart muscle) with oxygen-rich blood.Occlusion of
one or more of these arteries results in a cessation of oxygenated
blood beyond the area of occlusion and results in acute
myocardial infarction (AMI).
a neurologic episode caused bya surge of electrical activity in
the brain Correct Answer seizure
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