EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam Guide 2024

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - Correct Answer Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - Correct Answer Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - Correct Answer 10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ at a rate of ___. - Correct Answer 2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer CPR? - Correct Answer 30:2 When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate? - Correct Answer Brachial When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. - Correct Answer 2 What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive child? - Correct Answer Chest compressions Cardiogenic shock is caused by: - Correct Answer Inadequate function of the heart muscle Pericardial effusion - Correct Answer Collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium Cardiac tamponade - Correct Answer Occurs when blood leaks into the space between the pericardium and the pericardial sac Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: - Correct Answer 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. Signs of cardiogenic shock: - Correct Answer -Skin may be cool, clammy, and ashen -High BP -Rapid, shallow breathing -Weak, irregular pulse -Anxiety, nausea