OEC OEC Cardiovascular Emergencies & Shock Management

Question 1

What is the classic presentation of an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)?

Accepted Answer

Crushing or pressure-like chest pain radiating to the left arm or jaw

Answer

Sharp, stabbing chest pain worsening with inspiration

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Chest pain relieved immediately by antacids

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Pain that only occurs during vigorous physical exertion

Question 2

What does the acronym MONA represent in cardiac emergency management?

Accepted Answer

Morphine, Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin

Answer

Monitor, Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin

Answer

Monitor, Oxygen, Narcotics, Atropine

Answer

Morphine, Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, Atropine

Question 3

What is the recommended aspirin dose for a patient experiencing a suspected cardiac event?

Accepted Answer

324 mg (two to four 81 mg tablets)

Answer

81 mg (one tablet)

Answer

162 mg (two tablets)

Answer

500 mg (one regular-strength tablet)

Question 4

Which cardiac rhythm is considered 'shockable' by an automated external defibrillator (AED)?

Accepted Answer

Ventricular fibrillation (VF)

Answer

Asystole (flatline)

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Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)

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Normal sinus rhythm

Question 5

What is the first link in the American Heart Association's chain of survival for cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Early recognition and activation of emergency services

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Early CPR

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Early defibrillation

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Early advanced life support

Question 6

Which condition is characterized by transient chest pain relieved by nitroglycerin and rest, without permanent cardiac damage?

Accepted Answer

Angina pectoris

Answer

Myocardial infarction

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Pericarditis

Answer

Aortic dissection