1: Which of the following statements about the heart is true?
A: It does not have veins.
B: It does not have arteries.
C: It cannot tolerate being without oxygen.
D: The right side is more muscular than the left side.
2: How does the heart get more blood when it is working hard?
A: The aorta constricts.
B: The heart beats faster.
C: The coronary arteries dilate.
D: The pulmonary vascular resistance increases.
3: Premature ventricular contraction may occur when the heart:
A: needs to beat faster.
B: requires less oxygen.
C: receives too much blood.
D: does not receive enough oxygen.
4: Chest pain associated with heart ischemia is NOT likely to radiate to the:
A: jaw.
B: eyes.
C: neck.
D: left arm.
5: What is the most important first step in dealing with a patient who is having a heart
attack?
A: Starting an IV
B: Initiating CPR
C: Performing defibrillation
D: Showing support and a caring attitude
6: Which of the following is NOT considered a link in the Chain of Survival?
A: BLS
B: ACLS
C: Rapid transport
D: Early defibrillation
7: AEDs should be used only on patients who are:
A: less than 90 lb.
B: taller than 4' 5".
C: 8 years of age or older.
D: 16 years of age or older.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
C
C
D
B
D
C
C