EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam
questions and answers 2026 Graded A+
Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the
cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - Correct answer-Early CPR and defibrillation
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You
should: - Correct answer-Resume chest compressions
What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for
spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - Correct answer-10 seconds
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of
___ at a rate of ___. - Correct answer-2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer
CPR? - Correct answer-30:2
When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate? - Correct
answer-Brachial
When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for
return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. - Correct answer-2
, What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive child?
- Correct answer-Chest compressions
Cardiogenic shock is caused by: - Correct answer-Inadequate function of the heart
muscle
Pericardial effusion - Correct answer-Collection of fluid between the pericardial
sac and the myocardium
Cardiac tamponade - Correct answer-Occurs when blood leaks into the space
between the pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: - Correct answer-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: - Correct answer--Skin may be cool, clammy, and
ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
questions and answers 2026 Graded A+
Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the
cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - Correct answer-Early CPR and defibrillation
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You
should: - Correct answer-Resume chest compressions
What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for
spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - Correct answer-10 seconds
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of
___ at a rate of ___. - Correct answer-2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer
CPR? - Correct answer-30:2
When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate? - Correct
answer-Brachial
When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for
return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. - Correct answer-2
, What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive child?
- Correct answer-Chest compressions
Cardiogenic shock is caused by: - Correct answer-Inadequate function of the heart
muscle
Pericardial effusion - Correct answer-Collection of fluid between the pericardial
sac and the myocardium
Cardiac tamponade - Correct answer-Occurs when blood leaks into the space
between the pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: - Correct answer-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: - Correct answer--Skin may be cool, clammy, and
ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
