AEMT Domain 2: Cardiology and Resuscitation

When analyzing a 12-lead ECG, ST-segment elevation is noted in leads II, III, and aVF. This is most indicative of an infarct in which region of the heart?

In the context of advanced cardiac life support, the recommended initial dose of epinephrine for an adult patient in cardiac arrest is:

Capnography is utilized during CPR to:

Which of the following rhythms is typically treated with synchronized cardioversion?

The first-line antiarrhythmic medication for a patient with stable wide complex tachycardia is:

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of nitroglycerin?

In the setting of acute coronary syndrome, the purpose of administering aspirin is to:

A patient presents with a rapid irregular pulse, palpitations, and light-headedness. The ECG shows a narrow complex rhythm with no discernible P waves and an irregularly irregular rhythm. This presentation is most consistent with:

During a resuscitation attempt, you notice a sine wave pattern on the monitor. This ECG finding is most consistent with:

The presence of J waves on an ECG is typically associated with:

In the context of cardiology, the term "door-to-balloon time" refers to:

A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 'COPD' is experiencing a ventricular tachycardia episode. What consideration should be made when administering amiodarone?

The primary electrical pacemaker of the heart, responsible for setting the rhythm, is the:

In a patient with suspected acute myocardial infarction, which of the following medications is typically administered to alleviate chest pain and improve blood flow to the myocardium?

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the administration of nitroglycerin?

For a patient experiencing an acute stroke, the preferred method of oxygen delivery is:

During a cardiac arrest, after how many minutes of hypoxia do irreversible brain damage begin to occur?

A patient presents with a heart rate of 280 beats per minute, a narrow QRS complex, and no discernible P waves. This ECG finding is most consistent with which of the following conditions?

The use of a mechanical chest compression device in CPR is primarily recommended in situations where:

In the context of cardiology, what does the term "electrical-mechanical dissociation" refer to?