NREMT Paramedic Certification Exam - Question List

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41. A patient suffering from shock has temporarily lost control of the circulatory system in the brain. Which of the following types of shock was involved?
  1. Spinal (neurogenic) shock
  2. Septic shock
  3. Anaphylactic shock
  4. Psychogenic shock
42. Which of the following long-term conditions damages the tissues of the cardiovascular system by thickening the walls and reduce the elasticity of blood vessels?
  1. Hypertension
  2. Atherosclerosis
  3. Coronary Artery Disease
  4. Congestive heart failure
43. A patient complains of chest pain that is radiating to the lower jaw, shoulders, and arms. The patient has a long-term history of cardiovascular conditions. The pain subsides in 10 minutes. Which of the following conditions is happening?
  1. Myocardial infarction
  2. Angina pectoris
  3. Cardiac failure
  4. Congestive heart failure
44. The innermost layer of an artery or vein is known as tunica _______.
  1. Adventitia
  2. Media
  3. Intima
  4. Lumina
45. The protective covering that surrounds the heart is known as
  1. Septum
  2. Endocardium
  3. Myocardium
  4. Pericardium

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