JBL EMT Practice Exam

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Which of the following statements regarding the pain associated with AMI is correct?

It can occur during exertion or when the patient is at rest.
It is often described by the patient as a sharp feeling.
It often fluctuates in intensity when the patient breathes.
Nitroglycerin usually resolves the pain within 30 minutes.

The correct answer is: It can occur during exertion or when the patient is at rest.

Pain associated with AMI (acute myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack) can occur during exertion or when the patient is at rest. This is due to the lack of oxygen and nutrients being supplied to the heart muscle, causing it to be sensitive to any level of activity. Option B is incorrect as the pain is typically described as a pressure, tightness, or heaviness rather than sharpness. Option C is also incorrect as the pain is usually constant and does not fluctuate with breathing. Option D is incorrect as nitroglycerin may help alleviate the pain, but it does not always fully resolve it and the time frame can vary for each individual.