EMT FISDAP cardiac exam packs with answers

The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should? resume chest compressions Which interventions would have the MOST positive impact on a cardiac arrest patient's outcome? Early CPR and defibrillation What is the max amount of time that should be s...

A 44-year-old man reports dizziness and lightheadness. His BP is 88/26 mm Hg, his heart rate is 190 beats per minute and weak. His skin is cool clammy and pale. Why is his BP low? decreased ventricular timing Switching compressors during two-rescuer CPR: should occur every two minutes throu...

Where are Beta 1 receptors found? Heart and Kidneys Stimulation of Beta 1 receptors result in an increase of what? Heart: Inotropy, Chronotropy, Dromotropy Kidneys: Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System = Vasoconstriction = Increase blood pressure Which node is located at the junct...

64 yo states "I am about to die" NTG/O2 did not decrease chest pain, BP 90/66, P60, R24 transport immediately Largest artery Aorta Struck by lightning irregular heartbeat Oriented 78 yo, Female with pale, moist skin complaints of indigestion, BP 80/40, P116 irregular, R 2...

Angina a condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium ACS (acute coronary syndrome) sudden symptoms of insufficient blood supply to the heart indicating unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction acute myocardial infarction the condit...

You respond to a residence for a 68-year-old male with nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision. As you are assessing him, he tells you that he has congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation, and takes numerous medications. The cardiac monitor reveals atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of...

When would do not start CPR 1. Rigor mortis 2. decapitation of the head 3. DNR How to treat hypotension Lay them down supine and elevate the legs, call for ALS, rapid transport Signs and symptoms of a cardiac dysrhythmia Dyspnea, SVT (heart rate above 150), irregular heartbeat and...

Cardiac Arrest Treatment Rapid CPR and early application of an AED. Maintain open airway, apply high concentration of oxygen, non rebreather mask. Dyspnea Shortness of breath, labored or difficulty breathing. AED Indications Pulseless Not Breathing Unresponsive AED Use AE...

when obtaining a 12 - lead ECG, lead V1 should be placed: A) upper right shoulder just above the clavicle B) approximately 1 inch to the right of the angle of Louis C) In the sec intercostal space just inferior to the sec rib. D) in the fourth intercostal space just to the right of the sternum...

An 84 year old male has a history of "Heart Problems". Chief Complaint is chest pain that started 30 mins ago at rest. BP 110/70 P 92 R 20 SPo2 95%. You should a. Assist patient with prescribed Nitro an unresponsive 72 year old female is pale with peripheral cyanosis. she has a pulse of 2...

A 54 year old male complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for a hour. The pain subsided after he rested and took two nitro tablets. He has had very similar episodes on the past. He is most likely experiencing? Angina pectoris A 36 year old female with a history of congenital heart ...

A 61 y/o M with chest pain took one dose of nitroglycerine prior to your arrival. He has experienced no relief. Vital signs are BP 88/44, P 58, R 22. What should you do? a. assist with the administration of aspirin b. apply oxygen c. transport immediately d. administer a second dose of nitrogl...

1. What does the "O" in the OPQRST mnemonic stand for Onset 2. When administering nitroglycerin to a patient with angina, to which structures are you hoping to alleviate ischemia Coronary arteries 3. A 57 year old female complains of difficulty breathing. She has jugular vein diste...

An AED delivers a "no shock indicated" message for a patient with no palpable carotid pulse. What should you suspect? PEA (Pulseless Electrical Activity) PEA is when the electrical current is still working, but it is not creating a pulse as it should. Since the AED's job is to restart or aid ...