Chest Pain- Non Stemi

Question 1

Immediately following administration of aspirin, paramedics should immediately do a what to determine if there is ST elevation?

Answer 1

15 lead EKG

Question 2

Paramedics should be concerned about cardiogenic shock if the patient’s blood pressure and heart rate are below what numbers?

Answer 2

B/P- 100

HR- 70

Question 3

If a patient’s blood pressure and heart rate are high enough what is the next drug given?

Answer 3

Nitro- 0.4 mg SL every 5 min

Question 4

What drugs can be given if nitro is administered and there is residual pain?

Answer 4

Morphine 2 mg every 5 min max of 10

Question 5

What is the initial treatment a patient with chest pain should receive?

Answer 5

Aspirin- 324 mg

Question 6

What are the inferior leads?

Answer 6

II, III, aVF

Question 7

What are the 4 lateral leads?

Answer 7

I, aVL, V5, V6

Question 8

What are the two septal leads?

Answer 8

V1 and V2

Question 9

What are the two anterior leads?

Answer 9

V3 and V4