EMT FISDAP CARDIOLOGY EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST 2024 – 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
After the shock is delivered to a cardiac arrest patient, you should: - ANSWERS-
Continue CPR for 5 cycles (2 minutes) and analyze rhythm again.
If ALS is not responding to the scene and your local protocols agree, you should
begin transport when: - ANSWERS-1. The patient regains a pulse
2. 6-9 shocks have been delivered
3. the machine gives 3 separate messages that no shock is advised
If you are traveling to the hospital and a pulse is not present: - ANSWERS-1. Stop
the vehicle
2. If the AED is not available, perform CPR
3. Call ALS
4. Analyze rhythm
5. Deliver one shock (if indicated) and resume CPR
,6. Continue resuscitation according to protocol.
If you are en route with a conscious adult patient who is having chest pain and
becomes unconscious: - ANSWERS-1. Check for a pulse
2. Stop the vehicle
3. Perform CPR until the AED is ready
4. Analyze the rhythm
5. Deliver one shock (if indicated) and resume CPR
6. Begin compressions and continue resuscitation according to protocol
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of
___ at a rate of ___. - ANSWERS-2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer
CPR? - ANSWERS-30:2
When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate? -
ANSWERS-Brachial
When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for
return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. - ANSWERS-2
, What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive
child? - ANSWERS-Chest compressions
Cardiogenic shock is caused by: - ANSWERS-Inadequate function of the heart
muscle
Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the
cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWERS-Early CPR and defibrillation
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You
should: - ANSWERS-Resume chest compressions
What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for
spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - ANSWERS-10 seconds
Pericardial effusion - ANSWERS-Collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and
the myocardium
Cardiac tamponade - ANSWERS-Occurs when blood leaks into the space between
the pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: - ANSWERS-Beck triad: the presence
of jugular vein distention, muffled heart sounds, and a narrowing pulse pressure
where the systolic and diastolic blood pressures start to merge.
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