A patient tells you that he has a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Which of the following conditions should you suspect that he has experienced? Select one: A. Thoracic aortic aneurysm B. Uncontrolled hypertension C. Obstructive lung disease D. Acute myocardial infarction

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A patient tells you that he has a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Which of the following conditions should you suspect that he has experienced?
Select one:
A. Thoracic aortic aneurysm
B. Uncontrolled hypertension
C. Obstructive lung disease
D. Acute myocardial infarction

 
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A patient in cardiac arrest is wearing an external defibrillator vest, which is interfering with effective chest compressions. The EMT should: Select one: A. remove the battery from the monitor and then remove the vest. B. leave the battery attached to the monitor and remove the vest. C. perform ventilations only and allow the vest device to defibrillate. D. remove the battery from the monitor and leave the vest in place.

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A patient in cardiac arrest is wearing an external defibrillator vest, which is interfering with effective chest compressions. The EMT should:
Select one:
A. remove the battery from the monitor and then remove the vest.
B. leave the battery attached to the monitor and remove the vest.
C. perform ventilations only and allow the vest device to defibrillate.
D. remove the battery from the monitor and leave the vest in place.

 
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A dissecting aortic aneurysm occurs when: Select one: A. the aorta ruptures, resulting in profound bleeding. B. all layers of the aorta suddenly contract. C. the inner layers of the aorta become separated. D. a weakened area develops in the aortic wall.

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A dissecting aortic aneurysm occurs when:
Select one:
A. the aorta ruptures, resulting in profound bleeding.
B. all layers of the aorta suddenly contract.
C. the inner layers of the aorta become separated.
D. a weakened area develops in the aortic wall.

 
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A 66-year-old female with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with substernal chest pressure of 2 hours’ duration. Her blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg, her pulse is 100 beats/min and irregular, her respirations are 22 breaths/min, and her oxygen saturation is 92%

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A 66-year-old female with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with substernal chest pressure of 2 hours’ duration. Her blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg, her pulse is 100 beats/min and irregular, her respirations are 22 breaths/min, and her oxygen saturation is 92%. The patient does not have prescribed nitroglycerin, but her husband does. You should:
Select one:
A. obtain a SAMPLE history and contact medical control for advice.
B. give her one nitroglycerin and reassess her systolic blood pressure.
C. administer oxygen, give her 324 mg of aspirin, and assess her further.
D. give her high-flow oxygen, attach the AED, and transport at once.

 
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