Fisdap Cardiology Practice Quiz verified
questions and answers 2026\2027 A+
Grade
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 nitroglycerine
- correct answer a. assist with the administration of aspirin
He is hypotensive and doesn't meet the requirements for additional nitroglycerine. It is important to
administer aspirin early when you suspect acute MI. Aspirin has been proven to benefit pts that are
actively experiencing a heart attack.
A 42 y/o M is unresponsive. He was found behind a restaurant and bystanders are unsure how long he
has been there. What should you do?
a. open the airway with a manual manoeuvre
b. assist his ventilations
c. check for a carotid pulse
d. check for a medical alert bracelet
- correct answer c. check for a carotid pulse
He is unresponsive, so this should be your next action. If he has a pulse then you can assess his airway
and respiratory status.
, A diaphoretic 65 y/o M is experiencing a sudden onset of left jaw pain. Vital signs are BP 118/80, P 70, R
18. What should you suspect?
a. acute coronary syndrome
b. non-traumatic brain injury
c. pulmonary embolism
d. dental abscess
- correct answer a. acute coronary syndrome
He is showing signs of ACS (coronary artery blockage). The blockage is preventing the heart muscle from
receiving adequate amounts of O2. Jaw pain and diaphoresis are common findings in pts who are having
an acute myocardial infarction.
Where does the heart receive its nutrition from blood passing through?
a. coronary artery
b. pulmonary artery
c. coronary vein
d. aorta
- correct answer a. coronary artery
The coronary arteries are responsible for delivering O2 and removing CO2 from the heart tissue.
Coronary arteries start at the base of the aorta and wrap around the heart. The heart muscle is perfused
during diastole.
Which of the following would suggest a syncopal episode?
a. brief period of unconsciousness
b. high blood sugar
c. prolonged period of confusion
d. left-sided weakness
- correct answer a. brief period of unconsciousness
questions and answers 2026\2027 A+
Grade
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 nitroglycerine
- correct answer a. assist with the administration of aspirin
He is hypotensive and doesn't meet the requirements for additional nitroglycerine. It is important to
administer aspirin early when you suspect acute MI. Aspirin has been proven to benefit pts that are
actively experiencing a heart attack.
A 42 y/o M is unresponsive. He was found behind a restaurant and bystanders are unsure how long he
has been there. What should you do?
a. open the airway with a manual manoeuvre
b. assist his ventilations
c. check for a carotid pulse
d. check for a medical alert bracelet
- correct answer c. check for a carotid pulse
He is unresponsive, so this should be your next action. If he has a pulse then you can assess his airway
and respiratory status.
, A diaphoretic 65 y/o M is experiencing a sudden onset of left jaw pain. Vital signs are BP 118/80, P 70, R
18. What should you suspect?
a. acute coronary syndrome
b. non-traumatic brain injury
c. pulmonary embolism
d. dental abscess
- correct answer a. acute coronary syndrome
He is showing signs of ACS (coronary artery blockage). The blockage is preventing the heart muscle from
receiving adequate amounts of O2. Jaw pain and diaphoresis are common findings in pts who are having
an acute myocardial infarction.
Where does the heart receive its nutrition from blood passing through?
a. coronary artery
b. pulmonary artery
c. coronary vein
d. aorta
- correct answer a. coronary artery
The coronary arteries are responsible for delivering O2 and removing CO2 from the heart tissue.
Coronary arteries start at the base of the aorta and wrap around the heart. The heart muscle is perfused
during diastole.
Which of the following would suggest a syncopal episode?
a. brief period of unconsciousness
b. high blood sugar
c. prolonged period of confusion
d. left-sided weakness
- correct answer a. brief period of unconsciousness
