FISDAP cardiology test with answers

When would do not start CPR - ans 1. Rigor mortis 2. decapitation of the head 3. DNR How to treat hypotension - ans Lay them down supine and elevate the legs, call for ALS, rapid transport Signs and symptoms of a cardiac dysrhythmia - ans Dyspnea, SVT (heart rate above 150), irregular heartbeat and atrial fibrillation, too slow 15-20 minutes no pulse/CPR - ans start CPR and call medical directors to see when to terminate How can EMS reduce cardiovascular deaths? - ans Encouraging healthy lifestyle, Early access to medical care More CPR training of laypeople Increased use of evolving technology in dispatch and response Public access to defibrillation devices Recognizing the need for advanced life support (ALS) The use of cardiac specialty centers when they are available What do the atria do? - ans the atria receive incoming blood What do the ventricles do? - ans the ventricles pump outgoing blood