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EMT--Cardiology Practice Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most common complaint in patients experiencing a myocardial infarction?
- Back pain
- Nausea only
- Abdominal cramps
✔✔ B. Chest pain or discomfort
Which of the following conditions would most likely cause cardiac arrest in adults?
- Asthma
- Hypoglycemia
- Pneumonia
✔✔ C. Coronary artery disease
A patient is pale, diaphoretic, and reports chest pain. What is the priority treatment?✔✔ A. Administer oxygen and assist with nitroglycerin
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- Give them water
- Have them walk to the ambulance
Which cardiac rhythm is most likely to be present in a pulseless patient who is not breathing?✔✔ A. Ventricular fibrillation
- Atrial flutter
- Sinus tachycardia
- First-degree AV block
Why is early defibrillation critical in cardiac arrest?✔✔ A. It increases the chances of return of spontaneous circulation
- It slows the heart rate
- It treats chest pain
- It opens blocked arteries
A patient with shortness of breath, chest pain, and swollen ankles may be suffering from:
- Asthma
✔✔ B. Congestive heart failure 2 / 3
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- Stroke
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Which symptom is least likely to be associated with a cardiac emergency?
- Shortness of breath
- Chest tightness
- Pain radiating to the arm
✔✔ B. Itchy skin
What is the maximum number of nitroglycerin doses that can be administered prehospital if blood pressure remains stable?
- One
- Four
- Unlimited
✔✔ C. Three
Which condition is a contraindication for nitroglycerin?
- Pain longer than 20 minutes
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