EMT FISDAP CARDIOLOGY EXAM, CARDIOLOGY FISDAP
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Interventions with the Most Positive Impact on Cardiac Arrest Patient's Outcome - CORRECT
ANSWER -Early CPR and defibrillation
Response to 'No Shock' Message from AED in Cardiac Arrest - CORRECT ANSWER -Resume chest
compressions
Maximum Time to Check for Spontaneous Breathing in Unresponsive Child - CORRECT ANSWER
-10 seconds
CPR Compression Depth and Rate for Adult - CORRECT ANSWER -2.0-2.4 in, 100-150 BPM
Compression to Ventilation Ratio for Adult Two-Rescuer CPR - CORRECT ANSWER -30:2
Artery to Palpate for Pulse in Infant - CORRECT ANSWER -Brachial
Reassessment Interval for Return of Respirations/Circulation in CPR - CORRECT ANSWER -Every
2 minutes
Preferred Method to Remove Foreign Body in Unresponsive Child - CORRECT ANSWER -Chest
compressions
Cause of Cardiogenic Shock - CORRECT ANSWER -Inadequate function of the heart muscle
Definition of 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: jugular vein
distention, muffled heart sounds, narrowing pulse pressure
Signs of Cardiogenic Shock - CORRECT ANSWER --Skin: cool, clammy, ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
Differential Diagnosis of Patient - CORRECT ANSWER -Cardiogenic shock
Heart Division - CORRECT ANSWER -Septum
Chamber Receiving Unoxygenated Blood - CORRECT ANSWER -Atrium
Chamber Pumping Oxygenated Blood - CORRECT ANSWER -Ventricles
Origin of Normal Electrical Impulses - CORRECT ANSWER -Sinoatrial (SA) node
Cardiac Muscle Cell Characteristic - CORRECT ANSWER -Automaticity
Sympathetic Nervous System Effects - CORRECT ANSWER --Increase HR, RR
-Constrict blood vessels in muscles
, Parasympathetic Nervous System Effects - CORRECT ANSWER -Decreases HR and RR, Constricts
blood vessels in muscles (opposes sympathetic NS)
Coronary Arteries Oxygen Supply - CORRECT ANSWER -Dilation
Heart Blood Supply - CORRECT ANSWER -Coronary Vessels
Iliac Arteries Destination - CORRECT ANSWER -Femoral Arteries
Veins Returning Blood to Right Atrium - CORRECT ANSWER -Venae Cavae
Systolic Pressure Definition - CORRECT ANSWER -Maximum pressure during left ventricle
contraction
Peripheral Pulses Location - CORRECT ANSWER -Extremities
Central Pulses Location - CORRECT ANSWER -Near the trunk of the body
Decrease in Heart Blood Flow - CORRECT ANSWER -Ischemia
Atherosclerosis Definition - CORRECT ANSWER -Buildup of calcium and cholesterol in blood
vessel walls
Occlusion - CORRECT ANSWER -Complete blockage of an artery
Thromboembolism - CORRECT ANSWER -A blood clot that floats until it blocks blood flow
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Interventions with the Most Positive Impact on Cardiac Arrest Patient's Outcome - CORRECT
ANSWER -Early CPR and defibrillation
Response to 'No Shock' Message from AED in Cardiac Arrest - CORRECT ANSWER -Resume chest
compressions
Maximum Time to Check for Spontaneous Breathing in Unresponsive Child - CORRECT ANSWER
-10 seconds
CPR Compression Depth and Rate for Adult - CORRECT ANSWER -2.0-2.4 in, 100-150 BPM
Compression to Ventilation Ratio for Adult Two-Rescuer CPR - CORRECT ANSWER -30:2
Artery to Palpate for Pulse in Infant - CORRECT ANSWER -Brachial
Reassessment Interval for Return of Respirations/Circulation in CPR - CORRECT ANSWER -Every
2 minutes
Preferred Method to Remove Foreign Body in Unresponsive Child - CORRECT ANSWER -Chest
compressions
Cause of Cardiogenic Shock - CORRECT ANSWER -Inadequate function of the heart muscle
Definition of 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: jugular vein
distention, muffled heart sounds, narrowing pulse pressure
Signs of Cardiogenic Shock - CORRECT ANSWER --Skin: cool, clammy, ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
Differential Diagnosis of Patient - CORRECT ANSWER -Cardiogenic shock
Heart Division - CORRECT ANSWER -Septum
Chamber Receiving Unoxygenated Blood - CORRECT ANSWER -Atrium
Chamber Pumping Oxygenated Blood - CORRECT ANSWER -Ventricles
Origin of Normal Electrical Impulses - CORRECT ANSWER -Sinoatrial (SA) node
Cardiac Muscle Cell Characteristic - CORRECT ANSWER -Automaticity
Sympathetic Nervous System Effects - CORRECT ANSWER --Increase HR, RR
-Constrict blood vessels in muscles
, Parasympathetic Nervous System Effects - CORRECT ANSWER -Decreases HR and RR, Constricts
blood vessels in muscles (opposes sympathetic NS)
Coronary Arteries Oxygen Supply - CORRECT ANSWER -Dilation
Heart Blood Supply - CORRECT ANSWER -Coronary Vessels
Iliac Arteries Destination - CORRECT ANSWER -Femoral Arteries
Veins Returning Blood to Right Atrium - CORRECT ANSWER -Venae Cavae
Systolic Pressure Definition - CORRECT ANSWER -Maximum pressure during left ventricle
contraction
Peripheral Pulses Location - CORRECT ANSWER -Extremities
Central Pulses Location - CORRECT ANSWER -Near the trunk of the body
Decrease in Heart Blood Flow - CORRECT ANSWER -Ischemia
Atherosclerosis Definition - CORRECT ANSWER -Buildup of calcium and cholesterol in blood
vessel walls
Occlusion - CORRECT ANSWER -Complete blockage of an artery
Thromboembolism - CORRECT ANSWER -A blood clot that floats until it blocks blood flow
