FISDAP CARDIOLOGY EMT Study Guide and
Test Bank | Updated Answers
• At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old
female? Answer: 100-120 beats per minute
• A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease and
recent
mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals are P 120, R 22,
and BP
80/54. You should suspect? Answer: Cardiogenic Shock
• Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered? Answer:
Sublingually
• 5. A patient was struck by lightning. You should suspect? Answer: An
irregular heartbeat
• 6. During CPR which of the following is most important? Answer:
Minimal interruptions during compressions
• A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside a blood vessel
which
would most likely be the cause? Answer: ACS
, • During the Primary Assessment a 57 year old female says she has chest
pain
and points to her epigastric area. What should you do? Answer: Obtain
vital signs
• 9. What is the cause of heart failure? Answer: Inadequate ejection of
blood from the ventricles
• A cardiac arrest patient has been down for 6 minutes without care.
What should
you do? Answer: Start compressions
• An adult patient is in cardiac arrest with bystander CPR in progress.
What should
you do? Answer: Continue CPR while partner does AED
• If the heart lacks the power to pump blood through the circulatory
system, it is known
as? Answer: Cardiogenic shock
• A 67 year old male has significant shortness of breath, chest pain, and
nausea. He
is ashen and clammy. Vitals are BP 90/60, P 148, and R 34. You should?
Answer: Place in supine position
Test Bank | Updated Answers
• At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old
female? Answer: 100-120 beats per minute
• A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease and
recent
mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals are P 120, R 22,
and BP
80/54. You should suspect? Answer: Cardiogenic Shock
• Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered? Answer:
Sublingually
• 5. A patient was struck by lightning. You should suspect? Answer: An
irregular heartbeat
• 6. During CPR which of the following is most important? Answer:
Minimal interruptions during compressions
• A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside a blood vessel
which
would most likely be the cause? Answer: ACS
, • During the Primary Assessment a 57 year old female says she has chest
pain
and points to her epigastric area. What should you do? Answer: Obtain
vital signs
• 9. What is the cause of heart failure? Answer: Inadequate ejection of
blood from the ventricles
• A cardiac arrest patient has been down for 6 minutes without care.
What should
you do? Answer: Start compressions
• An adult patient is in cardiac arrest with bystander CPR in progress.
What should
you do? Answer: Continue CPR while partner does AED
• If the heart lacks the power to pump blood through the circulatory
system, it is known
as? Answer: Cardiogenic shock
• A 67 year old male has significant shortness of breath, chest pain, and
nausea. He
is ashen and clammy. Vitals are BP 90/60, P 148, and R 34. You should?
Answer: Place in supine position
