1. A 60YOM is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: -
ANS-Begin CPR until an AED is available
2. A 76YOF complains of SOB and lower leg swelling. You see that she has JVD and
crackles in her lungs. Her SpO2 is 90%. What is the cause of her heart failure? -
ANS-Poor ejection of blood from the heart
3. A blood clot that floats through blood vessels until it reaches an area too narrow to
pass, causing it to stop and block blood flow is called: - ANS-Thromboembolism
4. A disorder in which the heart loses part of its ability to effectively pump blood, usually
as a result of damage to the heart muscle and usually resulting in a backup of fluid in
the lungs/body. - ANS-Congestive heart failure
5. A weakness in the wall of the aorta: - ANS-Aortic aneurysm
6. ACS can be caused by: - ANS-1. Angina pectoris
7. 2. Acute myocardial infarction
8. Acute Coronary Syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by: - ANS-MI
9. After the shock is delivered to a cardiac arrest patient, you should: - ANS-Continue
CPR for 5 cycles (2 minutes) and analyze rhythm again.
10. Angina is most often a symptom of: - ANS-Athersclerotic coronary artery disease
11. Angina occurs when: - ANS-The heart's need for oxygen exceeds the supply
12. Bradycardia: - ANS-HR of less than 60 BPM
13. Cardiac tamponade - ANS-Occurs when blood leaks into the space between the
pericardium and the pericardial sac
14. Cardiogenic shock following AMI is caused by: - ANS-Decreased pumping force of
the heart muscle
15. Cardiogenic shock is caused by: - ANS-Inadequate function of the heart muscle
16. Contraindications of NTG: - ANS-Use of ED drugs within the past 24-48 hours,
maximum dose has already been given, BP is below 100
17. Decrease in blood flow to the heart is called: - ANS-ischemia
18. Disorder in which calcium an cholesterol build up and form a plaque inside the walls
of the blood vessels is called: - ANS-Athersclerosis
19. Disorganized, ineffective quivering of the ventricles. - ANS-Ventricular defibrillation
20. Dysrythmia: - ANS-Abnormal heart rhythm
21. If a blockage occurs in a coronary artery, the condition is known as: - ANS-Acute
myocardial infarction (AMI)
22. If a defibrillator is not immediately available for a patient in ventricular fibrillation, you
should: - ANS-Initiate CPR until an AED arrives
23. If ALS is not responding to the scene and your local protocols agree, you should
begin transport when: - ANS-1. The patient regains a pulse
24. 2. 6-9 shocks have been delivered
25. 3. the machine gives 3 separate messages that no shock is advised
26. If uncorrected, unstable VT or VF will lead to: - ANS-Asystole
27. If you are en route with a conscious adult patient who is having chest pain and
becomes unconscious: - ANS-1. Check for a pulse
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