Cardiac and Resusitation EMT

A right sided MI will also affect what other body system?

• Respiratory System

• Endocrine System

• Muscular System

• Digestive System

What is the most common finding associated with acute coronary syndrome?

• Passing out

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Chest Pain

What is bradycardia?

• Fast Heart Rate

• Slow Heart Rate

• Fast breathing

• Slow Breathing

Which population of people is most likely to experience atypical presentation of myocardial infraction?

• Females

• Males

• Older people

• Children

what are the contradictions for administering nitroglycerin (NTG)?

• hypoglycemia

• hyperglycemia

• Hypotension

• hypertension

Of these symptoms, which is the LEAST likely to be associated with an MI?

• Headache

• Diaphoresis

• Tachycardia

• Respiratory distress

Coronary artery disease makes a patient more predispose to what medical conditions?

• heart failure

• heart attack

• myocardial infraction

• angia

what class of medication (usually administered in the hospital) can stop an MI progression?

• epinephrine

• fibrinolytic

• aspirin

• naloxone

What is the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin? (how does it improve cardiac symptoms)

What is the most common reason an AED may shock a patient appropriately?

• no shock

• batteries

• human error

• heart isn't beating