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Cardiac Emergency2 Quiz

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1. After administering nitroglycerin, always




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2. This percentage of patiens who experience a cardiac arrest within 2 hours of the onset of symptoms have no previous history of cardiac problems.




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3. Changes in the field care of acute coronary symptoms have made these two procedures the most important treatment methods.




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4. After the first shock, the patient has a strong carotid pulse and is breathing adequately. You should:




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5. When the AED is analyzing a person's heart rhythm, the EMT-B must




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6. Most cardiac emergencies are due to:




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7. After 3 shocks,the EMT should do this, unless local protocol says otherwise.




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8. When the body is subjected to exertion or stress, the heart rate will normally




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9. Four elements of the chain of survival




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10. Shockable rhythms include:




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11. adults and children with a shockable rhythm




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12. changes in the inner walls of arteries, problems with the heart's electrical functions, problems with the heart's mechanical functions




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13. wear gloves




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14. 8 minutes




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15. a male in his 60's




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16. atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis




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17. sudden death




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18. CPR, defibrillation, advanced care




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19. avoid contact with the patient during rhythm analysis, be sure everyone is "clear" before administtering a shock, avoid defibrillation in a moving ambulance




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20. acute myocardial infarction





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