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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Medicine

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All of the following are causes of cardiac compromise except one. Which of the following is not a common cause of cardiac compromise?
  1. Myocardial infarction (MI or heart attack)
  2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  3. Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  4. Angina pectoris
Explanation
Answer: B - All of the choices above are possible causes of cardiac compromise except chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which relates to lung function, rather than heart function. Common signs and symptoms of cardiac compromise include chest discomfort, diaphoresis (sudden sweating), shortness of breath, anxiety, or abnormal pulse or blood pressure.
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