EMT FISDAP CARDIOLOGY EXAM 2 EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 FULL SOLUTION SET
◉ Response to 'No Shock' Message from AED in Cardiac Arrest
Answer: Resume chest compressions
◉ Maximum Time to Check for Spontaneous Breathing in
Unresponsive Child Answer: 10 seconds
◉ CPR Compression Depth and Rate for Adult Answer: 2.0-2.4 in,
100-150 BPM
◉ Compression to Ventilation Ratio for Adult Two-Rescuer CPR
Answer: 30:2
◉ Artery to Palpate for Pulse in Infant Answer: Brachial
◉ Reassessment Interval for Return of Respirations/Circulation in
CPR Answer: Every 2 minutes
◉ Preferred Method to Remove Foreign Body in Unresponsive Child
Answer: Chest compressions
,◉ Cause of Cardiogenic Shock Answer: Inadequate function of the
heart muscle
◉ Definition of Pericardial Effusion Answer: Collection of fluid
between the pericardial sac and the myocardium
◉ Cardiac Tamponade Answer: Occurs when blood leaks into the
space between the pericardium and the pericardial sac
◉ Signs and Symptoms of Cardiac Tamponade Answer: Beck triad:
jugular vein distention, muffled heart sounds, narrowing pulse
pressure
◉ Signs of Cardiogenic Shock Answer: -Skin: cool, clammy, ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
◉ Differential Diagnosis of Patient Answer: Cardiogenic shock
◉ Heart Division Answer: Septum
, ◉ Chamber Receiving Unoxygenated Blood Answer: Atrium
◉ Chamber Pumping Oxygenated Blood Answer: Ventricles
◉ Origin of Normal Electrical Impulses Answer: Sinoatrial (SA) node
◉ Cardiac Muscle Cell Characteristic Answer: Automaticity
◉ Sympathetic Nervous System Effects Answer: -Increase HR, RR
-Constrict blood vessels in muscles
◉ Parasympathetic Nervous System Effects Answer: Decreases HR
and RR, Constricts blood vessels in muscles (opposes sympathetic
NS)
◉ Coronary Arteries Oxygen Supply Answer: Dilation
◉ Heart Blood Supply Answer: Coronary Vessels
◉ Iliac Arteries Destination Answer: Femoral Arteries
◉ Veins Returning Blood to Right Atrium Answer: Venae Cavae
SCRIPT 2026 FULL SOLUTION SET
◉ Response to 'No Shock' Message from AED in Cardiac Arrest
Answer: Resume chest compressions
◉ Maximum Time to Check for Spontaneous Breathing in
Unresponsive Child Answer: 10 seconds
◉ CPR Compression Depth and Rate for Adult Answer: 2.0-2.4 in,
100-150 BPM
◉ Compression to Ventilation Ratio for Adult Two-Rescuer CPR
Answer: 30:2
◉ Artery to Palpate for Pulse in Infant Answer: Brachial
◉ Reassessment Interval for Return of Respirations/Circulation in
CPR Answer: Every 2 minutes
◉ Preferred Method to Remove Foreign Body in Unresponsive Child
Answer: Chest compressions
,◉ Cause of Cardiogenic Shock Answer: Inadequate function of the
heart muscle
◉ Definition of Pericardial Effusion Answer: Collection of fluid
between the pericardial sac and the myocardium
◉ Cardiac Tamponade Answer: Occurs when blood leaks into the
space between the pericardium and the pericardial sac
◉ Signs and Symptoms of Cardiac Tamponade Answer: Beck triad:
jugular vein distention, muffled heart sounds, narrowing pulse
pressure
◉ Signs of Cardiogenic Shock Answer: -Skin: cool, clammy, ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
◉ Differential Diagnosis of Patient Answer: Cardiogenic shock
◉ Heart Division Answer: Septum
, ◉ Chamber Receiving Unoxygenated Blood Answer: Atrium
◉ Chamber Pumping Oxygenated Blood Answer: Ventricles
◉ Origin of Normal Electrical Impulses Answer: Sinoatrial (SA) node
◉ Cardiac Muscle Cell Characteristic Answer: Automaticity
◉ Sympathetic Nervous System Effects Answer: -Increase HR, RR
-Constrict blood vessels in muscles
◉ Parasympathetic Nervous System Effects Answer: Decreases HR
and RR, Constricts blood vessels in muscles (opposes sympathetic
NS)
◉ Coronary Arteries Oxygen Supply Answer: Dilation
◉ Heart Blood Supply Answer: Coronary Vessels
◉ Iliac Arteries Destination Answer: Femoral Arteries
◉ Veins Returning Blood to Right Atrium Answer: Venae Cavae
