CARDIOLOGY FISDAP EMT
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Question 1
A 54-year-old male complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an
hour. The pain subsided after rest and taking two nitroglycerin tablets. He
has experienced very similar episodes in the past. He is most likely
experiencing:
A. Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
B. Angina Pectoris
C. Prinzmetal Angina
D. Pulmonary Embolism
Answer: B. Angina Pectoris
Explanation:
Angina Pectoris (specifically stable angina) occurs when myocardial oxygen
demand exceeds supply during exertion or stress. It typically presents with
chest tightness or pressure that resolves with rest or nitroglycerin within 10
to 15 minutes and recurs in predictable patterns with physical activity. (An
AMI, by contrast, typically persists despite rest and nitroglycerin).
Question 2
At what compression rate should single-rescuer CPR be performed for a
17-year-old female?
A. 80–100 compressions per minute
B. 100–120 compressions per minute
C. 120–140 compressions per minute
D. At least 140 compressions per minute
Answer: B. 100–120 beats per minute
, Explanation:
According to American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, high-quality CPR
for all patient age groups (infants, children, and adults) requires a chest
compression rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
Question 3
A 40-year-old patient with a history of coronary artery disease and a
recent mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals: Pulse 120
bpm, Respirations 22/min, Blood Pressure 80/54 mmHg. You should
suspect:
A. Hypovolemic Shock
B. Cardiogenic Shock
C. Neurogenic Shock
D. Anaphylactic Shock
Answer: B. Cardiogenic Shock
Explanation:
Cardiogenic shock occurs when the heart's pumping ability fails, leading to
inadequate tissue perfusion. The combination of chest discomfort,
hypotension ($\text{BP } 80/54\text{ mmHg}$), and compensatory
tachycardia ($\text{Pulse } 120\text{ bpm}$) in a patient with known cardiac
disease strongly indicates left ventricular failure and acute cardiogenic shock.
Question 4
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered via which route
in the prehospital setting?
A. Intramuscularly (IM)
B. Sublingually (SL)
C. Orally (PO)
D. Subcutaneously (SQ)
Answer: B. Sublingually (SL)
Explanation:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ALREADY
PASSED!!!
Question 1
A 54-year-old male complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an
hour. The pain subsided after rest and taking two nitroglycerin tablets. He
has experienced very similar episodes in the past. He is most likely
experiencing:
A. Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
B. Angina Pectoris
C. Prinzmetal Angina
D. Pulmonary Embolism
Answer: B. Angina Pectoris
Explanation:
Angina Pectoris (specifically stable angina) occurs when myocardial oxygen
demand exceeds supply during exertion or stress. It typically presents with
chest tightness or pressure that resolves with rest or nitroglycerin within 10
to 15 minutes and recurs in predictable patterns with physical activity. (An
AMI, by contrast, typically persists despite rest and nitroglycerin).
Question 2
At what compression rate should single-rescuer CPR be performed for a
17-year-old female?
A. 80–100 compressions per minute
B. 100–120 compressions per minute
C. 120–140 compressions per minute
D. At least 140 compressions per minute
Answer: B. 100–120 beats per minute
, Explanation:
According to American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, high-quality CPR
for all patient age groups (infants, children, and adults) requires a chest
compression rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
Question 3
A 40-year-old patient with a history of coronary artery disease and a
recent mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals: Pulse 120
bpm, Respirations 22/min, Blood Pressure 80/54 mmHg. You should
suspect:
A. Hypovolemic Shock
B. Cardiogenic Shock
C. Neurogenic Shock
D. Anaphylactic Shock
Answer: B. Cardiogenic Shock
Explanation:
Cardiogenic shock occurs when the heart's pumping ability fails, leading to
inadequate tissue perfusion. The combination of chest discomfort,
hypotension ($\text{BP } 80/54\text{ mmHg}$), and compensatory
tachycardia ($\text{Pulse } 120\text{ bpm}$) in a patient with known cardiac
disease strongly indicates left ventricular failure and acute cardiogenic shock.
Question 4
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered via which route
in the prehospital setting?
A. Intramuscularly (IM)
B. Sublingually (SL)
C. Orally (PO)
D. Subcutaneously (SQ)
Answer: B. Sublingually (SL)
Explanation:
