Cardiac Care Quiz

What is the recommended TOTAL dose of Aspirin for patients with suspected cardiac chest pain?

• 81 mg

• 162 mg

• 324 mg

• 500 mg

What should be done for patients with a STEMI confirmed by medical control?

• Administer additional Aspirin

• Begin transport to a facility capable of primary angioplasty

• Provide only oxygen therapy

• Wait for further instructions

How often can additional Nitroglycerin be administered by the EMT?

• Every 2 minutes

• Every 5 minutes

• Every 10 minutes

• Every 15 minutes

What should be considered for adults with symptoms like dizziness or nausea?

• Administering more Aspirin

• Performing a 12-lead ECG

• Immediate transport to hospital

• Providing only rest

What is the condition for administering Nitroglycerin up to 3 doses?

• Systolic BP is >100 mmHg

• Systolic BP is >120 mmHg

• Systolic BP is >140 mmHg

• Systolic BP is >160 mmHg

What should be done if a patient becomes hypotensive after Nitroglycerin administration?

• Administer more Nitroglycerin

• Place the patient in a supine position

• Provide additional Aspirin

• Increase oxygen flow

What is true when administering Aspirin?

• Enteric-coated aspirin leads to prolonged absorption.

• Chewing the tablets is not advised.

• Taking with water will ruin the dosage.

• Taking on an empty stomach will cause extreme discomfort.

What is the first step for all provider levels in managing suspected cardiac chest pain?

• Administering Nitroglycerin

• Airway management and appropriate oxygen therapy

• Immediate transport

• Performing CPR

What should be done if there is concern about the patient having received an effective dose of Aspirin?

• Administer an additional dose of 81 mg

• Administer an additional dose of 324 mg

• Contact medical control for further dirctions.

• Do not administer more Aspirin

What is the max dosage you can give Nitroglycerine on standing orders?

• 1 dose

• 2 doses

• 3 doses

• 4 doses