Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) refers to

Any condition where the heart is not getting enough oxygen

Your patient asks WHY you are giving him nitro (on medical order) what is the best answer

"Nitro increases blood flow to your heart muscle"

Angina is "STABLE" when

There is a clear reason (activity) when the pain begins

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EMT Cardiac and Resuscitation (EMT)

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1
As they deteriorate, a patient with congestive heart failure will likely develop
Pulmonary edema
Storke
Hypertensive crisis
Severe headache
2
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) refers to
Any condition where the heart stops beating
Any condition where the coronary arteries burst
Any condition where the heart is not getting enough oxygen
Any condition where the heart does not deliver enough oxygen
3
The most common lethal arrhythmia in an adult patient experiencing sudden cardiac death is
Asystole
Sinus Tachycardia
Atrial Fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation
4
What is the only absolute CONTRAINDICATION to ASPIRIN administration?
Aspirin allergy
Diabetes
Hypertension
Stroke
5
When providing CPR to a 3 year-old with two rescuers, what is the compression to breath ratio?
30:2
30:1
15:2
5:1
6
Your patient asks WHY you are giving him nitro (on medical order) what is the best answer
"Nitro makes it easier to breath"
"Nitro makes the heart beat more strongly"
"Nitro increases blood flow to your heart muscle"
"Nitro makes your blood pressure drop"
7
Angina is "STABLE" when
There is a clear reason (activity) when the pain begins
The patient's vital signs are normal
The pain does not worsen for 15 minutes
The pain remains in the chest
8
A patient experiencing BRADYCARDIA would have what finding?
A respiratory rate that is 6/min
A heart rate of 48/min
A pulse rhythm that is irregular
A pulse pressure less than 20mmHg
9
After an AED says "no shock advised" what is your next immediate action?
Begin compressions
Wait for the AED to analyze again
Remove the AED pads
Assess for a pulse
10
Which of these would be LEAST likely to be seen in a patient having an AMI?
Tachycardia
Headache
Diaphoresis
Respiratory distress

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