EMD Final Exam Prep Test Bank 2 Newest 2026-2027

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EMD Final Exam Prep Test Bank 2 Newest 2026-2027 Actual Exam With Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+

Once applied to the patient and turned on, an AED will administer a shock to the patient, even if her/his heart is beating normally.

A.) True

B.) False - ANSWER-B.) False

As the EMD, it's your job to diagnose reported heart problems.

A.) True

B.) False - ANSWER-B.) False

The term "arrhythmia" refers to:

A.) An abnormally fast heart rate. 1 / 4

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B.) An abnormally slow heart rate.

C.) Any electrical heart rhythm abnormality.

D.) The absence of a measurable heart rate. - ANSWER-C.) Any electrical heart rhythm abnormality.

Some patients with Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs) have the sensation that their heart has momentarily stopped beating.

A.) True

B.) False - ANSWER-A.) True

Ventricular tachycardia is an arrhythmia characterized by:

A.) A very rapid heart rate.

B.) A very slow heart beat.

C.) An uncoordinated and ineffective heart beat.

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D.) No measurable heart beat. - ANSWER-A.) A very rapid heart rate..

Which of the following is designed to restore a normal heart rhythm when a patient is experiencing ventricular fibrillation?

A.) A defibrillation device

B.) CPR

C.) Anti-arrhythmia drugs such a lidocaine or amiodarone

D.) Cardiac ablation - ANSWER-A.) A defibrillation device

An A.I.C.D is a defibrillation device which is:

A.) Surgically implanted into the patient's chest.

B.) An external defibrillator designed for use by people with little or no medical training.

C.) Specifically designed for use on patients under the age of 1.

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D.) Worn on the patient's wrist. - ANSWER-A.) Surgically implanted into the patient's chest.

Congestive heart failure is:

A.) When a loss of blood supply to part of the heart muscle results in the death of, or damage to, that tissue.

B.) The sudden and complete loss of heart function.

C.) The gradual loss of the heart's pumping ability and efficiency.

D.) When the heart's AV node pauses or sends electrical impulses at a slower than normal rate - ANSWER-C.) The gradual loss of the heart's pumping ability and efficiency.

Select the Best Chief Chief Complaint Protocol:

"My wife isn't feeling that good & she thinks it may be a problem with her heart. She says she feels a heavy pressure in her chest like it is being crushed. And there is also a sharp pain in her shoulder. And she feels like she might throw up."

A.) (6) Breathing Problems

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