Author Question: The EMT shows that she understands the difference between classic angina and an acute myocardial ... (Read 78 times)

Alygatorr01285 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

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.

Question 2

When assessing the airway, breathing, and circulation, which one of the following best indicates that the patient has an open airway?

A) The patient is conscious.
B) The breath sounds are clear.
C) The respiratory rate is normal.
D) The patient speaks with ease.