EMT Cardiology Exam
Study Guide
Learn the Facts
In preparation for this exam, please b
be
e sure that you have reviewed the following information provided
by your textbook:
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Conditions listed in the index
• Glossary words
• Medical terms listed in each chapter
• Pathophysiology
Understand the Concepts
We especially recommend you understand the following concepts and terminology:
1. Dyspnea/ Nocturnal dyspnea
2. Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
3. Cardiac Dysrrhythmia
4. Cerebrovascular accident (CV(CVA)/stroke
5. Angina/Angina Pectoris
6. Hypertension (HTN)// Hypotension
7. Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
8. American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
9. Shockable rhythms and indications for an AED
10. Pathophysiology of left-sided
sided heart failure
11. Anatomy of the heart and cardiovascular system
12. Pathophysiology of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
13. Complications of electrical injuries and treatment
Perform the Skills
Finally, be sure you know how to:
1. Differentiate between left and right sided heart failure
2. Differentiate between of types of strokes
3. Evaluate chest pain without cardiac origin
4. Identify cardiogenic shock
5. Identify chest pain not cardiac in origin
6. Identify a stroke
7. Administer prescribed
rescribed cardiac medication
8. Treat a hypotensive patient
9. Treat for return of spontaneous
eous circulation (ROSC)
For tips on how to take a FISDAP exam, see the document entitled “How
How to Succeed on a FISDAP Exam.”
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You can find it in the student Help section of our website at www.fisdap.net
Study Guide
Learn the Facts
In preparation for this exam, please b
be
e sure that you have reviewed the following information provided
by your textbook:
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Conditions listed in the index
• Glossary words
• Medical terms listed in each chapter
• Pathophysiology
Understand the Concepts
We especially recommend you understand the following concepts and terminology:
1. Dyspnea/ Nocturnal dyspnea
2. Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
3. Cardiac Dysrrhythmia
4. Cerebrovascular accident (CV(CVA)/stroke
5. Angina/Angina Pectoris
6. Hypertension (HTN)// Hypotension
7. Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)
8. American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
9. Shockable rhythms and indications for an AED
10. Pathophysiology of left-sided
sided heart failure
11. Anatomy of the heart and cardiovascular system
12. Pathophysiology of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
13. Complications of electrical injuries and treatment
Perform the Skills
Finally, be sure you know how to:
1. Differentiate between left and right sided heart failure
2. Differentiate between of types of strokes
3. Evaluate chest pain without cardiac origin
4. Identify cardiogenic shock
5. Identify chest pain not cardiac in origin
6. Identify a stroke
7. Administer prescribed
rescribed cardiac medication
8. Treat a hypotensive patient
9. Treat for return of spontaneous
eous circulation (ROSC)
For tips on how to take a FISDAP exam, see the document entitled “How
How to Succeed on a FISDAP Exam.”
E
You can find it in the student Help section of our website at www.fisdap.net
