EMT Cardiology Practice Test

Question 1

Your patient is a 52-year old male complaining of dull, achy chest pains. He is alert & oriented but upon assessment, you notice his skin is pale, cool and clammy. What is your next step?

Accepted Answer

Administer Supplemental Oxygen

Answer

For a patient presenting with dull, achy chest pain and signs of hypoperfusion (pale, cool, clammy skin), suspected cardiac compromise is a serious concern. Administering supplemental oxygen is the immediate priority to improve oxygen delivery to the heart muscle and vital organs, potentially mitigating ischemia and improving the patient's overall condition before further interventions.

Question 2

Cardiac Compromise is:

Accepted Answer

Any type of heart problem

Answer

Cardiac compromise is a broad term that encompasses any condition or event that impairs the heart's ability to function effectively. This includes a wide range of problems such as angina, myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure, or arrhythmias. It signifies that the heart's pumping ability or electrical activity is somehow impaired.

Question 3

An AED is used to treat patients in:

Accepted Answer

Ventricular Fibrillation

Answer

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is specifically designed to deliver an electrical shock to correct certain life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Its primary indication is for ventricular fibrillation (VF), a chaotic electrical activity in the ventricles that prevents the heart from pumping blood, and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT). It does not treat asystole or PEA, which are non-shockable rhythms.

Question 4

The normal heart rate for a newborn (0-3 months) is:

Accepted Answer

140 – 160

Answer

The normal heart rate for a newborn (0-3 months) is significantly higher than that of an adult, typically ranging from 140 to 160 beats per minute. This elevated rate is necessary to meet the metabolic demands of their rapidly growing bodies and compensate for a smaller stroke volume compared to older children and adults.

Question 5

The two-flap valve located on the left side of the heart is the:

Accepted Answer

Bicuspid valve

Answer

The bicuspid valve, also known as the mitral valve, is located on the left side of the heart, specifically between the left atrium and the left ventricle. It is named 'bicuspid' because it has two cusps or flaps that open and close to regulate blood flow, preventing the backflow of oxygenated blood into the left atrium during ventricular contraction.

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