Cardiology FISDAP EMT Test Questions
and Complete Solutions Graded A+
A 54 year old complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an hour. The pain subsided after rest
and two nitroglycerin. He has had very similar episodes in the past.
He is most likely experiencing? - Answer: Angina Pectoris
At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old female? - Answer: 100-120 beats
per minute
A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease and recent
mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals are P 120, R 22, and BP
80/54. You should suspect? - Answer: Cardiogenic Shock
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered? - Answer: Sublingually
5. A patient was struck by lightning. You should suspect? - Answer: An irregular heartbeat
6. During CPR which of the following is most important? - Answer: Minimal interruptions during
compressions
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside a blood vessel which
would most likely be the cause? - Answer: ACS
During the Primary Assessment a 57 year old female says she has chest pain
and points to her epigastric area. What should you do? - Answer: Obtain vital signs
9. What is the cause of heart failure? - Answer: Inadequate ejection of blood from the ventricles
, A cardiac arrest patient has been down for 6 minutes without care. What should
you do? - Answer: Start compressions
An adult patient is in cardiac arrest with bystander CPR in progress. What should
you do? - Answer: Continue CPR while partner does AED
If the heart lacks the power to pump blood through the circulatory system, it is known
as? - Answer: Cardiogenic shock
A 67 year old male has significant shortness of breath, chest pain, and nausea. He
is ashen and clammy. Vitals are BP 90/60, P 148, and R 34. You should? - Answer: Place in supine
position
A child is in cardiac arrest with unknown down time. What should you do? - Answer: Perform CPR while
attaching AED
15. When do coronary arteries fill with blood? - Answer: Diastolic
A 36 year old female with history of congenital heart defects is slow to respond.
She is pale, cool, and clammy. Vitals are BP 68/30, P 128, and R 26. What should you
suspect? - Answer: Cardiogenic shock
A 73 year old female has chest pain and shortness of breath with bilateral
crackles. Vitals are 80/40, P 112, and R 22. What is the most likely cause? - Answer: Cardiogenic shock
A 65 year old male complains of weakness and indigestion that began in the
morning. Vitals are 150/90, P 116, and R 24. You should suspect? - Answer: Myocardial Infarction
19. What is the primary action of Nitroglycerin? - Answer: Dilates coronary arteries
and Complete Solutions Graded A+
A 54 year old complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an hour. The pain subsided after rest
and two nitroglycerin. He has had very similar episodes in the past.
He is most likely experiencing? - Answer: Angina Pectoris
At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old female? - Answer: 100-120 beats
per minute
A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease and recent
mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals are P 120, R 22, and BP
80/54. You should suspect? - Answer: Cardiogenic Shock
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered? - Answer: Sublingually
5. A patient was struck by lightning. You should suspect? - Answer: An irregular heartbeat
6. During CPR which of the following is most important? - Answer: Minimal interruptions during
compressions
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside a blood vessel which
would most likely be the cause? - Answer: ACS
During the Primary Assessment a 57 year old female says she has chest pain
and points to her epigastric area. What should you do? - Answer: Obtain vital signs
9. What is the cause of heart failure? - Answer: Inadequate ejection of blood from the ventricles
, A cardiac arrest patient has been down for 6 minutes without care. What should
you do? - Answer: Start compressions
An adult patient is in cardiac arrest with bystander CPR in progress. What should
you do? - Answer: Continue CPR while partner does AED
If the heart lacks the power to pump blood through the circulatory system, it is known
as? - Answer: Cardiogenic shock
A 67 year old male has significant shortness of breath, chest pain, and nausea. He
is ashen and clammy. Vitals are BP 90/60, P 148, and R 34. You should? - Answer: Place in supine
position
A child is in cardiac arrest with unknown down time. What should you do? - Answer: Perform CPR while
attaching AED
15. When do coronary arteries fill with blood? - Answer: Diastolic
A 36 year old female with history of congenital heart defects is slow to respond.
She is pale, cool, and clammy. Vitals are BP 68/30, P 128, and R 26. What should you
suspect? - Answer: Cardiogenic shock
A 73 year old female has chest pain and shortness of breath with bilateral
crackles. Vitals are 80/40, P 112, and R 22. What is the most likely cause? - Answer: Cardiogenic shock
A 65 year old male complains of weakness and indigestion that began in the
morning. Vitals are 150/90, P 116, and R 24. You should suspect? - Answer: Myocardial Infarction
19. What is the primary action of Nitroglycerin? - Answer: Dilates coronary arteries
