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EMT: Cardiology Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first medication an EMT should consider for a conscious patient with chest pain?✔✔ Aspirin
What is the most common underlying cause of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?✔✔ Coronary artery disease
What does a patient experiencing myocardial infarction typically complain of?✔✔ Chest pressure that may radiate to the arm or jaw
What should you do immediately if a cardiac arrest patient has a shockable rhythm on the AED?✔✔ Deliver the shock and resume CPR
What is the recommended dose of aspirin for a patient with suspected heart attack?✔✔ 160–325 mg, chewed
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What is the best position for a conscious patient with chest pain and no signs of shock?✔✔ Sitting in a position of comfort, usually semi-Fowler’s
What heart rhythm requires immediate defibrillation?✔✔ Ventricular fibrillation
What is the primary action of nitroglycerin in treating chest pain?✔✔ Dilates coronary arteries to improve blood flow
What is the normal adult heart rate range?✔✔ 60–100 beats per minute
What condition is most likely when a patient has crackles in the lungs and a history of heart failure?✔✔ Pulmonary edema
What is the most important thing to do after a patient regains a pulse during CPR?✔✔ Reassess breathing and support airway as needed
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