EMT FISDAP Cardiology Practice Exam With Answers (78 Solved Questions)
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EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac
arrest patient's outcome? ✔✔ Early CPR and defibrillation
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should:
✔✔ Resume chest compressions
What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous
breathing in an unresponsive child? ✔✔ 10 seconds
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ at
a rate of ___. ✔✔ 2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer CPR? ✔✔
30:2
When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate? ✔✔ Brachial
When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for return of
respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. ✔✔ 2
What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive child? ✔✔
Chest compressions
Cardiogenic shock is caused by: ✔✔ Inadequate function of the heart muscle
Pericardial effusion ✔✔ Collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the
myocardium
Cardiac tamponade ✔✔ Occurs when blood leaks into the space between the
pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: ✔✔ Beck triad: the presence of jugular vein
distention, muffled heart sounds, and a narrowing pulse pressure where the systolic and
diastolic blood pressures start to merge.
Signs of cardiogenic shock: ✔✔ -Skin may be cool, clammy, and ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac
arrest patient's outcome? ✔✔ Early CPR and defibrillation
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should:
✔✔ Resume chest compressions
What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous
breathing in an unresponsive child? ✔✔ 10 seconds
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ at
a rate of ___. ✔✔ 2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer CPR? ✔✔
30:2
When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate? ✔✔ Brachial
When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for return of
respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. ✔✔ 2
What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive child? ✔✔
Chest compressions
Cardiogenic shock is caused by: ✔✔ Inadequate function of the heart muscle
Pericardial effusion ✔✔ Collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the
myocardium
Cardiac tamponade ✔✔ Occurs when blood leaks into the space between the
pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: ✔✔ Beck triad: the presence of jugular vein
distention, muffled heart sounds, and a narrowing pulse pressure where the systolic and
diastolic blood pressures start to merge.
Signs of cardiogenic shock: ✔✔ -Skin may be cool, clammy, and ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
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