FISDAP Cardiology
64 yo states "I am about to die" NTG/O2 did not decrease
chest pain, BP 90/66, P60, R24 Correct Answer: transport immediately
Largest artery Correct Answer: Aorta
Struck by lightning Correct Answer: irregular heartbeat
Oriented 78 yo, Female with pale, moist skin complaints of
indigestion, BP 80/40, P116 irregular, R 24 regular Correct Answer: MI
73 yo Female, chest pain and shortness of breath , bilateral
crackles, BP 80/40, P112 R 22 Correct Answer: Cardiogenic shock
49 yo male, history of heart problems, has chest pressure,
shortness of breath. Assist in taking prescribed NTG if he: Correct Answer: headache BP 132/90
Child in cardiac arrest with unknown downtime Correct Answer: CPR & AED
When do coronary arteries fill with blood? Correct Answer: diastole
Vessels that supply myocardium Correct Answer: coronary artery
Sudden onset of tearing chest pain, absent radial pulse on
right arm, history of high blood pressure Correct Answer: aortic dissection
Heart lacks enough power to pump the proper volume of
blood through circulatory system Correct Answer: cardiogenic shock
40 yo with history of coronary artery disease and recent
mastectomy complains of chest discomfort, P 120, R 22,
BP 80/54 Correct Answer: septic shock
76 yo female, tripod position, complaints of abdominal
discomfort, nausea, dizziness, fatigue. Taken 2 NTG
without relief. Correct Answer: MI
78 yo diabetic with syncopal episodes complaints of
anxiety, shortness of breath, back pain Correct Answer: acute coronary syndrome
Cardiac arrest for 7 minutes after struck by lightning Correct Answer: CPR
Primary assessment, 57 yo female, has chest pain at
epigastric region. What should you do? Correct Answer: Administer 02
, Aspirin's effect on the body for AMI Correct Answer: prevent platelets from clotting pain
65 yo male, complains of weakness and indigestion, BP
150/90 P 116 R24 Correct Answer: MI
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside
blood vessels most likely causes Correct Answer: Acute coronary syndrome (OR ATHEROSCLEROSIS)
Shocked patient back into normal rhythm with AED.
During transport, patient becomes cyanotic and pulseless Correct Answer: CPR and request ambulance
to stop
67 yo male, history of asthma, complains of chest
tightness and shortness of breath. Took 1 NTG without
relief. Skin is pale and sweaty. sPO2: 76% Correct Answer: Administer 02 by nonre
Cause of heart failure Correct Answer: inadequate ejection of blood from ventricles
44 yo Female awakened with shortness of breath,
indigestion, epigastric pressure, and antacids do not help Correct Answer: MI
Within 2 minutes of assisting patient with 3rd NTG tablet,
complaints of dizziness and is sweaty. Radial pulse is
present, rapid and weak. Correct Answer: NTG causes vasodilation and decreased perfusion
60 yo complain of shortness of breath and is cyanotic. Has
crackles and uses accessory muscles. Correct Answer: Left heart failure
Muscular middle layer of heart Correct Answer: Myocardium
57 yo female has severe weakness with mild shortness of
breath while shoveling snow. Is diaphoretic and has nausea
and jaw pain. Correct Answer: MI
Sudden, severe increase of blood pressure Correct Answer: hypertensive crisis
Vessels that regulate regional blood flow to capillary beds Correct Answer: Arterioles
Chronic hypertension in adults begin at pressure higher than Correct Answer: 140/90
54 yo male has chest tightness after raking leaves. Pain is
gone after rest and 2 NTG tablets. He has had similar
episodes in the past. Correct Answer: angina pectoris
Primary action of NTG Correct Answer: dilates coronary artery
Substernal chest pain with radiating pain to back and jaw.
64 yo states "I am about to die" NTG/O2 did not decrease
chest pain, BP 90/66, P60, R24 Correct Answer: transport immediately
Largest artery Correct Answer: Aorta
Struck by lightning Correct Answer: irregular heartbeat
Oriented 78 yo, Female with pale, moist skin complaints of
indigestion, BP 80/40, P116 irregular, R 24 regular Correct Answer: MI
73 yo Female, chest pain and shortness of breath , bilateral
crackles, BP 80/40, P112 R 22 Correct Answer: Cardiogenic shock
49 yo male, history of heart problems, has chest pressure,
shortness of breath. Assist in taking prescribed NTG if he: Correct Answer: headache BP 132/90
Child in cardiac arrest with unknown downtime Correct Answer: CPR & AED
When do coronary arteries fill with blood? Correct Answer: diastole
Vessels that supply myocardium Correct Answer: coronary artery
Sudden onset of tearing chest pain, absent radial pulse on
right arm, history of high blood pressure Correct Answer: aortic dissection
Heart lacks enough power to pump the proper volume of
blood through circulatory system Correct Answer: cardiogenic shock
40 yo with history of coronary artery disease and recent
mastectomy complains of chest discomfort, P 120, R 22,
BP 80/54 Correct Answer: septic shock
76 yo female, tripod position, complaints of abdominal
discomfort, nausea, dizziness, fatigue. Taken 2 NTG
without relief. Correct Answer: MI
78 yo diabetic with syncopal episodes complaints of
anxiety, shortness of breath, back pain Correct Answer: acute coronary syndrome
Cardiac arrest for 7 minutes after struck by lightning Correct Answer: CPR
Primary assessment, 57 yo female, has chest pain at
epigastric region. What should you do? Correct Answer: Administer 02
, Aspirin's effect on the body for AMI Correct Answer: prevent platelets from clotting pain
65 yo male, complains of weakness and indigestion, BP
150/90 P 116 R24 Correct Answer: MI
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside
blood vessels most likely causes Correct Answer: Acute coronary syndrome (OR ATHEROSCLEROSIS)
Shocked patient back into normal rhythm with AED.
During transport, patient becomes cyanotic and pulseless Correct Answer: CPR and request ambulance
to stop
67 yo male, history of asthma, complains of chest
tightness and shortness of breath. Took 1 NTG without
relief. Skin is pale and sweaty. sPO2: 76% Correct Answer: Administer 02 by nonre
Cause of heart failure Correct Answer: inadequate ejection of blood from ventricles
44 yo Female awakened with shortness of breath,
indigestion, epigastric pressure, and antacids do not help Correct Answer: MI
Within 2 minutes of assisting patient with 3rd NTG tablet,
complaints of dizziness and is sweaty. Radial pulse is
present, rapid and weak. Correct Answer: NTG causes vasodilation and decreased perfusion
60 yo complain of shortness of breath and is cyanotic. Has
crackles and uses accessory muscles. Correct Answer: Left heart failure
Muscular middle layer of heart Correct Answer: Myocardium
57 yo female has severe weakness with mild shortness of
breath while shoveling snow. Is diaphoretic and has nausea
and jaw pain. Correct Answer: MI
Sudden, severe increase of blood pressure Correct Answer: hypertensive crisis
Vessels that regulate regional blood flow to capillary beds Correct Answer: Arterioles
Chronic hypertension in adults begin at pressure higher than Correct Answer: 140/90
54 yo male has chest tightness after raking leaves. Pain is
gone after rest and 2 NTG tablets. He has had similar
episodes in the past. Correct Answer: angina pectoris
Primary action of NTG Correct Answer: dilates coronary artery
Substernal chest pain with radiating pain to back and jaw.
