CARDIOLOGY FISDAP - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
64 yo states "I am about to die" NTG/O2 did not decrease chest
pain, BP 90/66, P60, R24Answer=transport immediately
Largest arteryAnswer=Aorta
Struck by lightningAnswer=irregular heartbeat
Oriented 78 yo, Female with pale, moist skin complaints of
indigestion, BP 80/40, P116 irregular, R 24 regularAnswer=MI
73 yo Female, chest pain and shortness of breath , bilateral
crackles, BP 80/40, P112 R 22Answer=Cardiogenic shock
49 yo male, history of heart problems, has chest pressure,
shortness of breath. Assist in taking prescribed NTG if he:Answer=headache BP 132/90
Child in cardiac arrest with unknown downtimeAnswer=CPR & AED
When do coronary arteries fill with blood?Answer=diastole
Vessels that supply myocardiumAnswer=coronary artery
Sudden onset of tearing chest pain, absent radial pulse on
right arm, history of high blood pressureAnswer=aortic dissection
Heart lacks enough power to pump the proper volume of
blood through circulatory systemAnswer=cardiogenic shock
40 yo with history of coronary artery disease and recent
mastectomy complains of chest discomfort, P 120, R
22, BP 80/54Answer=septic shock
76 yo female, tripod position, complaints of
abdominal discomfort, nausea, dizziness, fatigue.
Taken 2 NTG without relief.Answer=MI
78 yo diabetic with syncopal episodes complaints of
anxiety, shortness of breath, back painAnswer=acute coronary syndrome
Cardiac arrest for 7 minutes after struck by lightningAnswer=CPR
Primary assessment, 57 yo female, has chest pain at
epigastric region. What should you do?Answer=Administer 02
, Aspirin's effect on the body for AMIAnswer=prevent platelets from clotting pain
65 yo male, complains of weakness and indigestion,
BP 150/90 P 116 R24Answer=MI
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside
blood vessels most likely causesAnswer=Acute coronary syndrome (OR
ATHEROSCLEROSIS)
Shocked patient back into normal rhythm with AED.
During transport, patient becomes cyanotic and pulselessAnswer=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%Answer=Administer 02 by nonre
Cause of heart failureAnswer=inadequate ejection of blood from ventricles
44 yo Female awakened with shortness of breath,
indigestion, epigastric pressure, and antacids do not helpAnswer=MI
Within 2 minutes of assisting patient with 3rd NTG tablet,
complaints of dizziness and is sweaty. Radial pulse is
present, rapid and weak.Answer=NTG causes vasodilation and decreased perfusion
60 yo complain of shortness of breath and is cyanotic. Has
crackles and uses accessory muscles.Answer=Left heart failure
Muscular middle layer of heartAnswer=Myocardium
57 yo female has severe weakness with mild shortness of
breath while shoveling snow. Is diaphoretic and has nausea
and jaw pain.Answer=MI
Sudden, severe increase of blood pressureAnswer=hypertensive crisis
Vessels that regulate regional blood flow to capillary bedsAnswer=Arterioles
Chronic hypertension in adults begin at pressure higher thanAnswer=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.Answer=angina pectoris
Primary action of NTGAnswer=dilates coronary artery
Substernal chest pain with radiating pain to back and jaw.
Pain not relieved with rest.Answer=AMI
54 yo female is suddenly pulseless and apneicAnswer=give chest compressions
64 yo states "I am about to die" NTG/O2 did not decrease chest
pain, BP 90/66, P60, R24Answer=transport immediately
Largest arteryAnswer=Aorta
Struck by lightningAnswer=irregular heartbeat
Oriented 78 yo, Female with pale, moist skin complaints of
indigestion, BP 80/40, P116 irregular, R 24 regularAnswer=MI
73 yo Female, chest pain and shortness of breath , bilateral
crackles, BP 80/40, P112 R 22Answer=Cardiogenic shock
49 yo male, history of heart problems, has chest pressure,
shortness of breath. Assist in taking prescribed NTG if he:Answer=headache BP 132/90
Child in cardiac arrest with unknown downtimeAnswer=CPR & AED
When do coronary arteries fill with blood?Answer=diastole
Vessels that supply myocardiumAnswer=coronary artery
Sudden onset of tearing chest pain, absent radial pulse on
right arm, history of high blood pressureAnswer=aortic dissection
Heart lacks enough power to pump the proper volume of
blood through circulatory systemAnswer=cardiogenic shock
40 yo with history of coronary artery disease and recent
mastectomy complains of chest discomfort, P 120, R
22, BP 80/54Answer=septic shock
76 yo female, tripod position, complaints of
abdominal discomfort, nausea, dizziness, fatigue.
Taken 2 NTG without relief.Answer=MI
78 yo diabetic with syncopal episodes complaints of
anxiety, shortness of breath, back painAnswer=acute coronary syndrome
Cardiac arrest for 7 minutes after struck by lightningAnswer=CPR
Primary assessment, 57 yo female, has chest pain at
epigastric region. What should you do?Answer=Administer 02
, Aspirin's effect on the body for AMIAnswer=prevent platelets from clotting pain
65 yo male, complains of weakness and indigestion,
BP 150/90 P 116 R24Answer=MI
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside
blood vessels most likely causesAnswer=Acute coronary syndrome (OR
ATHEROSCLEROSIS)
Shocked patient back into normal rhythm with AED.
During transport, patient becomes cyanotic and pulselessAnswer=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%Answer=Administer 02 by nonre
Cause of heart failureAnswer=inadequate ejection of blood from ventricles
44 yo Female awakened with shortness of breath,
indigestion, epigastric pressure, and antacids do not helpAnswer=MI
Within 2 minutes of assisting patient with 3rd NTG tablet,
complaints of dizziness and is sweaty. Radial pulse is
present, rapid and weak.Answer=NTG causes vasodilation and decreased perfusion
60 yo complain of shortness of breath and is cyanotic. Has
crackles and uses accessory muscles.Answer=Left heart failure
Muscular middle layer of heartAnswer=Myocardium
57 yo female has severe weakness with mild shortness of
breath while shoveling snow. Is diaphoretic and has nausea
and jaw pain.Answer=MI
Sudden, severe increase of blood pressureAnswer=hypertensive crisis
Vessels that regulate regional blood flow to capillary bedsAnswer=Arterioles
Chronic hypertension in adults begin at pressure higher thanAnswer=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.Answer=angina pectoris
Primary action of NTGAnswer=dilates coronary artery
Substernal chest pain with radiating pain to back and jaw.
Pain not relieved with rest.Answer=AMI
54 yo female is suddenly pulseless and apneicAnswer=give chest compressions
