NREMT Practice Exam Cardiology

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NREMT Practice Exam – Cardiology Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

A patient reports chest tightness and shortness of breath after climbing stairs. Which of the following should be administered first?✔✔ A. Oxygen

• Aspirin
• Nitroglycerin
• Epinephrine

Which of the following is the primary function of the right ventricle?

• Pump blood to the brain

✔✔ B. Pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs

• Receive oxygenated blood from the lungs
• Pump blood into the aorta

What is the appropriate treatment for a patient in ventricular tachycardia without a pulse?

• Atropine 1 / 3

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• Chest tube

✔✔ C. Defibrillation

• Nitroglycerin

A 72-year-old male with crushing chest pain and a history of angina has a blood pressure of 88/58. What medication should be withheld?

• Oxygen
• Aspirin

✔✔ C. Nitroglycerin

• Albuterol

Which of the following rhythms is most likely to become pulseless and unstable?

• Sinus tachycardia

✔✔ B. Ventricular tachycardia

• Sinus bradycardia
• First-degree AV block

Which of the following symptoms is most characteristic of cardiac chest pain? 2 / 3

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✔✔ A. Dull pressure in the center of the chest

• Sharp pain in the lower back
• Sudden weakness in one limb
• Burning in the throat

When assessing a cardiac patient, which of the following signs indicates poor perfusion?✔✔ A. Pale, cool, clammy skin

• Dry mouth
• High blood glucose
• Clear lung sounds

What is the primary goal of administering aspirin during a suspected cardiac event?✔✔ A. Reduce clot formation

• Lower blood pressure
• Dilate coronary arteries
• Decrease heart rate

Which of the following is a contraindication to nitroglycerin use?

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