BLS Aspirin Quiz
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1.
The dose of aspirin is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
List five signs and symptoms of Angina/ Myocardial Infarction
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3.
Three (3) chewable baby aspirin—81 mg or 324 mg
Two (2) chewable baby aspirin—81 mg or 324 mg
Two (2) chewable baby aspirin—90 mg or 500 mg
Four (4) chewable baby aspirin—81 mg or 324 mg
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Aspirin may be administered to a patient with chest pain radiating to the back
True
4.
It is acceptable to administer aspirin prior to assessing vital signs
True
5.
False
There are no risks associated with the administration of aspirin
True
6.
False
False
List the contraindications to the administration of aspirin:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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7.
Choose the best order of patient care:
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.
Ensure Paramedic Intercept, Provide BLS Care, Administer Aspirin
Provide BLS Care, Ensure Paramedic Intercept, Administer Aspirin
Administer Aspirin, Provide BLS Care, Ensure Paramedic Intercept
All of the above are acceptable
If the patient has self-administered ASA prior to EMS arrival, it is acceptable to administer
additional aspirin
True
9.
Medical Direction must be contacted prior to administering aspirin
True
10.
False
Ideally aspirin is administered by:
a.
b.
c.
d.
12.
False
A copy of the PCR and an Aspirin Data Collection Form must be left with the EMS
Coordinator prior to leaving the hospital
True
11.
False
Placing the tablets in the patient’s mouth and asking them to swallow
Placing the tablets sublingual (under the tongue)
Placing the tablets in the patient’s mouth and asking them to chew then swallow
None of the above
Aspirin works by dilating the coronary arteries
True
False