EMT

EMT practice questions, page 6 of 13, with answer review and explanations.

Question 26

Which could be a reason that acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) was not administered to a patient in a cardiovascular emergency?

  1. stomach ulcer
  2. all of these
  3. documented allergy
  4. bleeding condition

Question 27

Select the best answer regarding the precautions that are necessary for the administration of nitroglycerin tabs.

  1. Check expiration and medication prescription ownership to current patient.
  2. Check expiration and wear gloves.
  3. Wear gloves; check expiration and medication prescription ownership to current patient.
  4. Wear gloves and mask, check expiration, and make sure the medicine is prescribed to the patient.

Question 28

The administration of nitroglycerin by an EMT requires direction from medical control or a standing order, but which of these should you immediately note as a contraindication for the administration of this drug?

  1. patient reports burning sensation under the tongue with previous administrations
  2. patient diagnosed with angina
  3. patient with systolic blood pressure over 100
  4. patient taking medication for erectile dysfunction

Question 29

Select the most accurate list of precautions/contraindications for use with nitroglycerin?

  1. use of erectile dysfunction drugs, head injury, and systolic blood pressure under 100mm/Hg
  2. use of lasix, systolic blood pressure under 100mm/Hg, and erectile dysfunction drugs
  3. use of ASA and digoxin
  4. systolic blood pressure under 120 mm/Hg use of erectile dysfunction drugs

Question 30

What is the maximum dosage frequency and time frame for nitroglycerin administration for one chest pain incident?

  1. 4 doses, allowing 10 minutes in between doses
  2. 2 doses, allowing 5 minutes in between doses
  3. 6 doses within 30 minutes
  4. 3 doses, allowing 5 minutes in between doses