EMT

EMT practice questions, page 5 of 13, with answer review and explanations.

Question 21

What is the time frame in which cardiogenic shock can occur after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?

  1. immediately and up to 24 hours after onset of AMI
  2. immediately and up to a week after the onset of AMI
  3. immediately and up to 48 hours after the onset of AMI
  4. between 24 hours and 48 hours after the onset of AMI

Question 22

____ is when the heart muscles are not strong enough to accomplish the job of pumping blood throughout the body.

  1. Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  2. Pulmonary edema
  3. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
  4. Acute myocardial infarction (AMI)

Question 23

The pulse of the unconscious patient should be checked during transport every ____ seconds.

  1. 15
  2. 30
  3. 60
  4. 10

Question 24

Vital signs should be assessed at least every ____ minutes for a patient in unstable condition.

  1. 5
  2. 10
  3. 2
  4. 8

Question 25

The average concentration of oxygen in a titration for treatment is between ____.

  1. 94% and 96%
  2. 93% and 95%
  3. 95% and 99%
  4. 92% and 96%