EMT Cardiology Sample Test 3

Question 1

Where does blood travel when it leaves the right ventricle of the heart?

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To the pulmonary arteries then to the lungs

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To the pulmonary veins, then to the lungs

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To the aorta, then out to the body

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To the vena cava then to the left atrium

Question 2

Research shows that most of the cases of inappropriately delivered shocks from an AED have been caused by

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Human error.

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Mechanical interference.

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Improperly charged batteries.

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Malfunctioning electrodes.

Question 3

Which statement about the assessment of a patient with cardiac compromise is correct?

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You cannot determine the degree of cardiac damage in the field.

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You should not ask patients about nitroglycerin or other drug use.

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The purpose of the focused history is to determine whether to use the AED.

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Patients usually describe cardiac pain as localized and moderately severe.

Question 4

The left atrium

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Receives blood from the pulmonary veins.

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Receives blood from the veins of the body.

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Pumps blood to the lungs.

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Pumps blood to the body.

Question 5

You should apply the AED pads to your patient when he

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Is pulseless and apneic.

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Complains of trouble breathing.

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Appears confused and “out of it”.

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Is unconscious and vomiting.

Question 6

What are the two lower chambers of the heart called?

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Ventricles

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Atriums

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Bronchi

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Orbits

Question 7

In the heart, which valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle?

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Tricuspid Valve

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Bicuspid Valve

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Aortic Valve

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Pulmonic Valve

Question 8

You are dispatched to a 65-year old male who is complaining of severe chest pain, and has a history of cardiac problems. What is the primary role of medical direction in this scenario?

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Give authorization for interventions

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Medical direction serves no purpose

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Talk to and calm the patient

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Talk to the family and calm them

Question 9

You are dispatched to a 70-year old male who is complaining of chest pain, and has a history of cardiac problems. If you assist in the administration of nitroglycerin, what is the maximum dosage to be given, without additional medical direction?

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3 tablets

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2 tablets

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4 tablets

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5 tablets

Question 10

You are dispatched to a 75-year old female patient who is complaining of extreme chest pain, and trouble breathing. This patient is a high-capacity chain-smoker, and over-weight. Which of the following is most likely to be present?

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Coronary Artery Disease

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Pulmonary Edema

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Pulseless Electrical Activity

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Ventricular Fibrillation