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Question #21
What is the time frame in which cardiogenic shock can occur after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?
  1. A
    immediately and up to 24 hours after onset of AMI
  2. B
    immediately and up to a week after the onset of AMI
  3. C
    immediately and up to 48 hours after the onset of AMI
  4. D
    between 24 hours and 48 hours after the onset of AMI

Correct Answer:
A

Question #22
____ is when the heart muscles are not strong enough to accomplish the job of pumping blood throughout the body.
  1. A
    Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  2. B
    Pulmonary edema
  3. C
    Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
  4. D
    Acute myocardial infarction (AMI)

Correct Answer:
A

Question #23
The pulse of the unconscious patient should be checked during transport every ____ seconds.
  1. A
    15
  2. B
    30
  3. C
    60
  4. D
    10

Correct Answer:
B

Question #24
Vital signs should be assessed at least every ____ minutes for a patient in unstable condition.
  1. A
    5
  2. B
    10
  3. C
    2
  4. D
    8

Correct Answer:
A

Question #25
The average concentration of oxygen in a titration for treatment is between ____.
  1. A
    94% and 96%
  2. B
    93% and 95%
  3. C
    95% and 99%
  4. D
    92% and 96%

Correct Answer:
C

Question #26
Which could be a reason that acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) was not administered to a patient in a cardiovascular emergency?
  1. A
    stomach ulcer
  2. B
    all of these
  3. C
    documented allergy
  4. D
    bleeding condition

Correct Answer:
C

Question #27
Select the best answer regarding the precautions that are necessary for the administration of nitroglycerin tabs.
  1. A
    Check expiration and medication prescription ownership to current patient.
  2. B
    Check expiration and wear gloves.
  3. C
    Wear gloves; check expiration and medication prescription ownership to current patient.
  4. D
    Wear gloves and mask, check expiration, and make sure the medicine is prescribed to the patient.

Correct Answer:
C

Question #28
The administration of nitroglycerin by an EMT requires direction from medical control or a standing order, but which of these should you immediately note as a contraindication for the administration of this drug?
  1. A
    patient reports burning sensation under the tongue with previous administrations
  2. B
    patient diagnosed with angina
  3. C
    patient with systolic blood pressure over 100
  4. D
    patient taking medication for erectile dysfunction

Correct Answer:
D

Question #29
Select the most accurate list of precautions/contraindications for use with nitroglycerin?
  1. A
    use of erectile dysfunction drugs, head injury, and systolic blood pressure under 100mm/Hg
  2. B
    use of lasix, systolic blood pressure under 100mm/Hg, and erectile dysfunction drugs
  3. C
    use of ASA and digoxin
  4. D
    systolic blood pressure under 120 mm/Hg use of erectile dysfunction drugs

Correct Answer:
A

Question #30
What is the maximum dosage frequency and time frame for nitroglycerin administration for one chest pain incident?
  1. A
    4 doses, allowing 10 minutes in between doses
  2. B
    2 doses, allowing 5 minutes in between doses
  3. C
    6 doses within 30 minutes
  4. D
    3 doses, allowing 5 minutes in between doses

Correct Answer:
D

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