NREMT Emergency Medical Technicians Exam EMT Question # 17 Topic 2 Discussion

NREMT Emergency Medical Technicians Exam EMT Question # 17 Topic 2 Discussion

EMT Exam Topic 2 Question 17 Discussion:
Question #: 17
Topic #: 2

A 65-year-old patient with a history of angina reports chest pain and shortness of breath after playing golf. The patient stated the pain began one hour ago and has not stopped with rest. The vital signs are BP 86/64, P 112, R 22, and SpO₂ 89% on room air. Which of the following actions should the EMT do next?


A.

Administer CPAP


B.

Give nitroglycerin


C.

Obtain a 12-lead ECG


D.

Provide nebulized albuterol


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