Cardiology Test from the Previous Paramedic Class (Paraphrased)

paramedic studies

15 cards·by nasonrumfield

2017

Which of the following would be the appropriate treatment for a patient with aphagia as a result of a transient ischemic attack?

Place the patient in a left lateral recumbent position

Pt w/ sudden onset of unilateral limb pain when at rest. You think the pt's having a peripheral vascular emergency. What info do you need?

A prior history of peripheral vascular disease, to support your field diagnosis

What hypotension compensatory mechanisms will be the LEAST effective when a patient is suffering from cardiogenic shock?

Increasing contractile force

Pt w/ normal heart rate/rhythm - having a hypertensive emergency. What meds would treat hypertension but not have much effect on the heart?

ACE inhibitor

Which intervention is your MOST appropriate intervention?

Transcutaneous pacing

Pt w/ chest pain & dizziness - is drunk - how should you assist him in getting from his room upstairs to the living room downstairs?

Move the patient to a stair chair and carry him downstairs

Which of the following ECG findings would be the MOST expected in a patient experiencing angina?

ST segment depression

Pt is weak, w/ chest pain & nausea - BP is 80/50 - Pulse of 58 - ECG shows first degree heart block - 12 lead shows ST elevation w/ Q waves:

The patient is likely to go into a complete heart block

When is knowing that geriatric pts commonly have decreased cerebral blood flow secondary to progression of cardiovascular disease critical?

Managing hypertension during an ischemic stroke

What does administering Dopamine improve in a patient?

Cardiac contractility, and would help treat hypotension

In what situation would it be important to remember that geriatrics have decreased cerebral blood flow secondary to heart disease?

When managing hypertension during an ischemic stroke

Diabetic pt, awake but unable to communicate - vitals stable - weakness on pt left side ~ what intervention is needed?

Administer oxygen via nasal cannula

Which of the following would be the greatest and most common hazard that would interfere with transcutaneous pacing?

battery failure

Pt in cardiogenic shock who also has acute pulmonary edema - what drug will have the LEAST negative impact on their compensatory mechanisms?

Oxygen

In what situation would you LEAST likely initiate resuscitative measures?

An 18-year-old patient found unresponsive with dependent lividity