EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam Guide |Verified Q&A 100% Correct| UPDATED!!!

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