FISDAP EMT Cardiology and Resuscitation
Exam Review
What is the basic flow of blood into, through, and out of the heart?
Vena Cava (deoxygenated blood) -> Right Atrium -> Tricuspid Valve -> Right Ventricle -
> Pulmonic Valve -> Pulmonary Artery (deoxygenated blood) -> Lungs -> Pulmonary
Veins (oxygenated blood) -> Left Atrium -> Mitral Valve (bicuspid) -> Left Ventricle ->
Aortic Valve -> Aorta -> Out to body
What are the two valves of the heart when traveling from left/right atria to
left/right ventricle?
Tricuspid Valve
Bicuspid Valve
What type of surface is preferred for the patient to be on while conducting CPR?
Hard surface
Where should you position your knees in respect to the patient?
A. 1 foot away
B. close to the body
C. straddling patient
D. on the face for more leverage
Close to the body
Where should your hands be placed on the patients chest, while conducting
CPR?
Lower half of the sternum (approx nipple line)
What is the proper depth of chest compressions for CPR?
2.0 - 2.4 inches for adults
~1.5 inches for infants
What should you do in between each compression?
Allow for full chest recoil to allow blood to fill the heart
When should AED be placed on the patient?
As soon as it arrives on scene
What are the two states that the AED will advise shock?
Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib)
Ventricular Tachycardia (V-Tach)
What should you do before administering any medication?
Conduct a focused history and physical exam. (in addition to PRTDDD)
What is the purpose of Nitroglycerin?
Vasodilator
How is nitroglycerin administered?
Sublingually (SL)
What are two contraindications for nitroglycerin?
BP<100
ED medication in the last 24 hours
What the action of Aspirin?
Anti-platelet (the "slip" in slip in slide)
What is the strongest artery in the body?
Exam Review
What is the basic flow of blood into, through, and out of the heart?
Vena Cava (deoxygenated blood) -> Right Atrium -> Tricuspid Valve -> Right Ventricle -
> Pulmonic Valve -> Pulmonary Artery (deoxygenated blood) -> Lungs -> Pulmonary
Veins (oxygenated blood) -> Left Atrium -> Mitral Valve (bicuspid) -> Left Ventricle ->
Aortic Valve -> Aorta -> Out to body
What are the two valves of the heart when traveling from left/right atria to
left/right ventricle?
Tricuspid Valve
Bicuspid Valve
What type of surface is preferred for the patient to be on while conducting CPR?
Hard surface
Where should you position your knees in respect to the patient?
A. 1 foot away
B. close to the body
C. straddling patient
D. on the face for more leverage
Close to the body
Where should your hands be placed on the patients chest, while conducting
CPR?
Lower half of the sternum (approx nipple line)
What is the proper depth of chest compressions for CPR?
2.0 - 2.4 inches for adults
~1.5 inches for infants
What should you do in between each compression?
Allow for full chest recoil to allow blood to fill the heart
When should AED be placed on the patient?
As soon as it arrives on scene
What are the two states that the AED will advise shock?
Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib)
Ventricular Tachycardia (V-Tach)
What should you do before administering any medication?
Conduct a focused history and physical exam. (in addition to PRTDDD)
What is the purpose of Nitroglycerin?
Vasodilator
How is nitroglycerin administered?
Sublingually (SL)
What are two contraindications for nitroglycerin?
BP<100
ED medication in the last 24 hours
What the action of Aspirin?
Anti-platelet (the "slip" in slip in slide)
What is the strongest artery in the body?
