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WEST COAST EMT CARDIOVASCULAR EMERGENCIES EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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WEST COAST EMT CARDIOVASCULAREMERGENCIES EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A 49-year-old male presents with an acute onset of crushing chest pain and
diaphoresis. You should:
Select one:
A. administer up to three doses of nitroglycerin.
B. administer up to 324 mg of baby aspirin.
C. obtain vital signs and a SAMPLE history.
D. assess the adequacy of his respirations. - Answer-D. assess the adequacy of his
respirations.
A 66-year-old female with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with
substernal chest pressure of 2 hours' duration. Her blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg,
her pulse is 100 beats/min and irregular, her respirations are 22 breaths/min, and her
oxygen saturation is 92%. The patient does not have prescribed nitroglycerin, but her
husband does. You should:
Select one:
A. give her one nitroglycerin and reassess her systolic blood pressure.
B. administer oxygen, give her 324 mg of aspirin, and assess her further.
C. obtain a SAMPLE history and contact medical control for advice.
D. give her high-flow oxygen, attach the AED, and transport at once. - Answer-B.
administer oxygen, give her 324 mg of aspirin, and assess her further.
A dissecting aortic aneurysm occurs when:
Select one:
A. a weakened area develops in the aortic wall.
B. the aorta ruptures, resulting in profound bleeding.
C. the inner layers of the aorta become separated.
D. all layers of the aorta suddenly contract. - Answer-C. the inner layers of the aorta
become separated.
A patient in cardiac arrest is wearing an external defibrillator vest, which is interfering
with effective chest compressions. The EMT should:
Select one:
A. perform ventilations only and allow the vest device to defibrillate.
B. remove the battery from the monitor and then remove the vest.
C. leave the battery attached to the monitor and remove the vest.
D. remove the battery from the monitor and leave the vest in place. - Answer-B. remove
the battery from the monitor and then remove the vest.
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