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EMT Cardiac Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first thing you should do for a patient who is unresponsive, pulseless, and not breathing?✔✔ Begin high-quality CPR immediately
What is the normal range for an adult resting heart rate?✔✔ 60 to 100 beats per minute
Which condition involves inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle due to narrowed arteries?✔✔ Myocardial ischemia
What is the most common symptom of a heart attack?✔✔ Chest pain or pressure
What is the proper dose of aspirin for a patient with chest pain?✔✔ 160–325 mg orally, chewed 1 / 3
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What medication should you assist a patient with if they have chest pain and a prescription for it?✔✔ Nitroglycerin
Which position is best for a conscious patient experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath?✔✔ Sitting upright or semi-Fowler’s
What does it most likely mean if a patient has no pulse but a rhythm on the monitor?✔✔ Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
What should you do immediately after delivering a shock with an AED?✔✔ Resume chest compressions
What rhythm on the ECG is commonly associated with sudden cardiac arrest?✔✔ Ventricular fibrillation
What is the most likely cause of cardiac arrest in adult patients?✔✔ Coronary artery disease 2 / 3
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What is the purpose of nitroglycerin in a cardiac emergency?✔✔ To dilate coronary arteries and reduce chest pain
Which vital sign is most important to reassess after giving nitroglycerin?✔✔ Blood pressure
What is the minimum systolic blood pressure required before giving nitroglycerin?✔✔ 90 mmHg
What is the term for a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute?✔✔ Tachycardia
What is the best way to assess perfusion in a conscious adult?✔✔ Check for strong radial pulses and normal skin signs
What does the term “bradycardia” mean?✔✔ A heart rate below 60 beats per minute
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