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NREMT-B: Multiple Choice Cardiology
Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A patient complains of chest pressure that started while mowing the lawn and stopped when he sat down. What is this most consistent with?
- Pulmonary embolism
- Myocardial infarction
- Aortic dissection
✔✔ B. Stable angina
What is the most appropriate action for a patient with chest pain, cool skin, and shortness of breath?
- Have the patient walk to the ambulance
- Apply a cold pack to the chest
- Advise the patient to rest at home
✔✔ B. Administer oxygen and prepare for transport
Which of the following signs is most concerning for acute coronary syndrome? 1 / 3
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- Chest pain that worsens with deep breaths
- Pain that improves with movement
- Pain that is sharp and localized
✔✔ B. Chest pain with diaphoresis and nausea
What is the primary purpose of administering aspirin to a patient with suspected cardiac chest pain?✔✔ A. To reduce platelet aggregation
- To increase blood pressure
- To relieve anxiety
- To thin the blood and dissolve clots
What rhythm is most likely if a patient is pulseless with no electrical activity on the ECG?✔✔ A. Asystole
- Atrial fibrillation
- Sinus bradycardia
- Ventricular bigeminy
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Which of the following is the best indicator of inadequate cardiac output?
- Fast breathing
- Complaints of thirst
- Slight fever
✔✔ B. Weak radial pulses and cool skin
What should be done first for a patient with chest pain and a systolic blood pressure of 80 mmHg?✔✔ A. Support airway, breathing, and circulation
- Give nitroglycerin
- Have the patient walk around
- Offer water
Which medication is most appropriate to assist with in the prehospital setting for a patient with prescribed NTG and ongoing chest pain?
- Albuterol
- Aspirin
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✔✔ C. Nitroglycerin