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2025 JB LEARNING EMT MIDTERM
EXAM BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
1. Caused by decreased pumping force of the heart muscle
following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). - correct answer
-Cardiogenic shock
2. Usually relieves anginal chest pain within 5 minutes. - correct
answer -Nitroglycerin
3. Most patients are instructed to take up to three doses. - correct
answer -Doses of nitroglycerin before calling EMS
4. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. - correct answer -
Dyspnea
5. A condition where the heart stops beating effectively, requiring
immediate CPR. - correct answer -Cardiac arrest
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6. A life-threatening heart rhythm that results in rapid, inadequate
heartbeat. - correct answer -Ventricular fibrillation
7. Can occur during exertion or when the patient is at rest. -
correct answer -Pain associated with AMI
8. Begin CPR, apply AED, and deliver a shock if indicated for an
unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless patient. - correct answer -
CPR and AED
9. Most often caused by ventricular fibrillation. - correct answer -
Sudden death following AMI
10. Restores blood flow to the ischemic myocardium by dilating
the affected coronary artery with a small inflatable balloon. -
correct answer -Percutaneous transluminal coronary
angioplasty (PTCA)
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11. The most reliable method is to assess the heart rate and
strength of the pulse. - correct answer -Estimating cardiac
output
12. Include all of the following, EXCEPT hypoglycemia. - correct
answer -Major risk factors for AMI
13. Ventricular tachycardia has the greatest chance of
deteriorating into a pulseless rhythm. - correct answer -Cardiac
dysrhythmias
14. Include all the following except pain exacerbated by
breathing. - correct answer -Common signs and symptoms of
AMI
15. It is most appropriate for a patient to take it when
experiencing chest pain that does not immediately subside with
rest. - correct answer -Prescribed nitroglycerin
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16. Causes hypotension because the left ventricle does not
adequately fill with blood. - correct answer -Ventricular
tachycardia
17. Slows the heart rate and respiratory rate in contrast to the
sympathetic nervous system. - correct answer -
Parasympathetic nervous system
18. In a patient with signs and symptoms of AMI, should make
you provide reassurance and give oxygen as needed. - correct
answer -Rapid labor breathing
19. Suspicious for - correct answer -Congestive heart failure
20. A group of symptoms that are caused by myocardial
ischemia - correct answer -Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
21. Failure of the EMT to ensure the battery is charged - correct
answer -Common error associated with the use of the AED
2025 JB LEARNING EMT MIDTERM
EXAM BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
1. Caused by decreased pumping force of the heart muscle
following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). - correct answer
-Cardiogenic shock
2. Usually relieves anginal chest pain within 5 minutes. - correct
answer -Nitroglycerin
3. Most patients are instructed to take up to three doses. - correct
answer -Doses of nitroglycerin before calling EMS
4. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. - correct answer -
Dyspnea
5. A condition where the heart stops beating effectively, requiring
immediate CPR. - correct answer -Cardiac arrest
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6. A life-threatening heart rhythm that results in rapid, inadequate
heartbeat. - correct answer -Ventricular fibrillation
7. Can occur during exertion or when the patient is at rest. -
correct answer -Pain associated with AMI
8. Begin CPR, apply AED, and deliver a shock if indicated for an
unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless patient. - correct answer -
CPR and AED
9. Most often caused by ventricular fibrillation. - correct answer -
Sudden death following AMI
10. Restores blood flow to the ischemic myocardium by dilating
the affected coronary artery with a small inflatable balloon. -
correct answer -Percutaneous transluminal coronary
angioplasty (PTCA)
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11. The most reliable method is to assess the heart rate and
strength of the pulse. - correct answer -Estimating cardiac
output
12. Include all of the following, EXCEPT hypoglycemia. - correct
answer -Major risk factors for AMI
13. Ventricular tachycardia has the greatest chance of
deteriorating into a pulseless rhythm. - correct answer -Cardiac
dysrhythmias
14. Include all the following except pain exacerbated by
breathing. - correct answer -Common signs and symptoms of
AMI
15. It is most appropriate for a patient to take it when
experiencing chest pain that does not immediately subside with
rest. - correct answer -Prescribed nitroglycerin
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16. Causes hypotension because the left ventricle does not
adequately fill with blood. - correct answer -Ventricular
tachycardia
17. Slows the heart rate and respiratory rate in contrast to the
sympathetic nervous system. - correct answer -
Parasympathetic nervous system
18. In a patient with signs and symptoms of AMI, should make
you provide reassurance and give oxygen as needed. - correct
answer -Rapid labor breathing
19. Suspicious for - correct answer -Congestive heart failure
20. A group of symptoms that are caused by myocardial
ischemia - correct answer -Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
21. Failure of the EMT to ensure the battery is charged - correct
answer -Common error associated with the use of the AED
