Fisdap Cardiology EMT initial exam Accurate 100%

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 A buildup of calcium and cholestrol lform plaque inside a blood vessel which would most likely be the cause? - ANSWER ACS acute coronary syndrome During the Primary Assessment a 57 year old female says she has chest pain and points to her epigastric area? What should you do? - ANSWER Obtain vital signs