JBL EMT Practice Exam

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A 49-year-old male presents with an acute onset of crushing chest pain and diaphoresis. You should:

administer up to 324 mg of baby aspirin.
administer up to three doses of nitroglycerin.
assess the adequacy of his respirations.
obtain vital signs and a SAMPLE history.

The correct answer is: administer up to 324 mg of baby aspirin.

This question is likely testing your understanding of administering aspirin in a potential case of acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). While nitroglycerin can help relieve chest pain, it is not the first-line treatment for a heart attack. Additionally, assessing respirations and obtaining vital signs and a SAMPLE history are important steps in the overall assessment of a patient, but they are not the most urgent action in this situation. The correct course of action is to administer up to 324 mg of baby aspirin as soon as possible, as aspirin can help prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of cardiac damage. It is important to follow the recommended dosage and avoid administering more than the specified amount.