FISDAP CARDIOLOGY EMT INITIAL EXAM
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac
arrest. You should? - ANSWER -resume chest compressions
Which interventions would have the MOST positive impact on a
cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER -Early CPR and
defibrillation
What is the max amount of time that should be spent checking
for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - ANSWER
-10 seconds
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the
chest to a depth of ____ at a rate of _____? - ANSWER -2.0-2.4
in, 100-120 BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventillation ratio for
adult two-rescuer CPR? - ANSWER -30:2
, A 54 year old complains of chest tightness after raking leaves
for an hour. The pain subsided after rest and two nitro. He has
had very similiar episodes in the past. He is most likely
experiencing? - ANSWER -Angina Pectoris
At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17
year old female? - ANSWER -120 per min
A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease
recent mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals
are P 120, R 22 and BP 80/54. you should suspect? - ANSWER -
Cardiogenic shock
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered?1 -
ANSWER -sublingually
A patient was struck by lighting, you should suspect? - ANSWER
-an irregular heartbeat
DUring CPR which of the following is most importnat? -
ANSWER -minimal interruptions during compressions
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac
arrest. You should? - ANSWER -resume chest compressions
Which interventions would have the MOST positive impact on a
cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER -Early CPR and
defibrillation
What is the max amount of time that should be spent checking
for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - ANSWER
-10 seconds
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the
chest to a depth of ____ at a rate of _____? - ANSWER -2.0-2.4
in, 100-120 BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventillation ratio for
adult two-rescuer CPR? - ANSWER -30:2
, A 54 year old complains of chest tightness after raking leaves
for an hour. The pain subsided after rest and two nitro. He has
had very similiar episodes in the past. He is most likely
experiencing? - ANSWER -Angina Pectoris
At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17
year old female? - ANSWER -120 per min
A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease
recent mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals
are P 120, R 22 and BP 80/54. you should suspect? - ANSWER -
Cardiogenic shock
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered?1 -
ANSWER -sublingually
A patient was struck by lighting, you should suspect? - ANSWER
-an irregular heartbeat
DUring CPR which of the following is most importnat? -
ANSWER -minimal interruptions during compressions
