The EMT shows that she understands the difference between classic angina and an acute myocardial infarction (MI) when she states:
A) "Classic angina occurs when the heart rate becomes too fast; an acute MI is the result of coronary artery disease."
B) "Classic angina is not accompanied by other symptoms like shortness of breath; the chest pain with an acute MI is."
C) "The pain in an acute MI is typically described as stabbing; the pain with classic angina is more pressure-like."
D) "An acute myocardial infarction results in the death of cardiac tissue; classic angina does not."
D
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A tornado ripped through a small town, killing five and seriously injuring 21, including several young children. At a defusing session, which one of the following is most appropriate?
A) Allow the rescuers to vent their emotions. B) Evaluate and critique the rescue effort. C) Provide information on stress reduction techniques. D) Have a mental heath professional talk with the rescuers.
Your coworkers would like to purchase a scoop (orthopedic) stretcher with some grant money. Before the purchase can be authorized, you have been asked to inform the purchasing committee of how this piece of equipment will benefit the service as well as enhance patient care. Your response would be:
A) "The scoop stretcher is good for moving patients from confined areas." B) "The scoop stretcher does not require straps to secure the patient." C) "The scoop stretcher is considered the best device for patients with a possible spinal injury." D) "The scoop stretcher is much more comfortable than a wheeled stretcher."
Rehabilitation is an intervention designed to mitigate the impact of the stressors of firefighting activities, restore the rescuers' work capacity, improve performance, and decrease risks for injury and death.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Antiplatelet agents may prevent arterial thrombosis, myocardial infarction, or:
A. stroke B. kidney failure C. hemorrhage D. perfusion