FISDAP CARDIOLOGY PRACTICE QUIZ 100
CORE CARDIAC ASSESSMENT AND EKG
INTERPRETATION REVIEW 2026
◉ You are assessing a middle-aged female who complains of chest
discomfort. She is conscious, alert, and oriented. Her skin is
diaphoretic. Her blood pressure is 122/72 mm Hg, her pulse rate is
120 beats/min, and her respirations are 20 breaths/min. On the
basis of her chief complaint, which of your assessment findings is
the MOST significant?
A) Diaphoresis
B) Mental status
C) Elevated respiratory rate
D) Pulse rate of 120 beats/min.
Answer: D) Pulse rate of 120 beats/min
◉ A 27-year-old female complains of palpitations. The cardiac
monitor reveals a narrow-complex tachycardia at 180/min. She
denies any other symptoms, and states that this has happened to her
before, but it typically resolves on its own. Her blood pressure is
126/66 mm Hg, pulse is 180 beats/min, and respirations are 16
breaths/min. After attempting vagal maneuvers and giving two
, doses of adenosine, her cardiac rhythm and vital signs remain
unchanged. You should:
A) administer 5 mg of midazolam and perform synchronized
cardioversion starting with 50 joules.
B) administer 0.35 mg/kg of diltiazem over 2 minutes and then
reassess her hemodynamic status.
C) transport at once, reassess her frequently, and perform
synchronized cardioversion if necessary.
D) infuse 150 mg of amiodarone over 10 minutes, reassess her, and
repeat the amiodarone if needed..
Answer: C) transport at once, reassess her frequently, and perform
synchronized cardioversion if necessary.
◉ You are assessing a 75-year-old male who experienced a sudden
onset of slurred speech, a right-sided facial droop, and left-sided
hemiparesis approximately 45 minutes ago. His blood pressure is
170/94 mm Hg, pulse rate is 68 beats/min and irregular, and
respirations are 14 breaths/min and unlabored. His oxygen
saturation is 92% on room air. The MOST appropriate treatment for
this patient includes:
A) oxygen via nonrebreathing mask, an IV of normal saline, cardiac
monitoring, 5 mg of labetalol to lower his BP, blood glucose
assessment, and rapid transport.
CORE CARDIAC ASSESSMENT AND EKG
INTERPRETATION REVIEW 2026
◉ You are assessing a middle-aged female who complains of chest
discomfort. She is conscious, alert, and oriented. Her skin is
diaphoretic. Her blood pressure is 122/72 mm Hg, her pulse rate is
120 beats/min, and her respirations are 20 breaths/min. On the
basis of her chief complaint, which of your assessment findings is
the MOST significant?
A) Diaphoresis
B) Mental status
C) Elevated respiratory rate
D) Pulse rate of 120 beats/min.
Answer: D) Pulse rate of 120 beats/min
◉ A 27-year-old female complains of palpitations. The cardiac
monitor reveals a narrow-complex tachycardia at 180/min. She
denies any other symptoms, and states that this has happened to her
before, but it typically resolves on its own. Her blood pressure is
126/66 mm Hg, pulse is 180 beats/min, and respirations are 16
breaths/min. After attempting vagal maneuvers and giving two
, doses of adenosine, her cardiac rhythm and vital signs remain
unchanged. You should:
A) administer 5 mg of midazolam and perform synchronized
cardioversion starting with 50 joules.
B) administer 0.35 mg/kg of diltiazem over 2 minutes and then
reassess her hemodynamic status.
C) transport at once, reassess her frequently, and perform
synchronized cardioversion if necessary.
D) infuse 150 mg of amiodarone over 10 minutes, reassess her, and
repeat the amiodarone if needed..
Answer: C) transport at once, reassess her frequently, and perform
synchronized cardioversion if necessary.
◉ You are assessing a 75-year-old male who experienced a sudden
onset of slurred speech, a right-sided facial droop, and left-sided
hemiparesis approximately 45 minutes ago. His blood pressure is
170/94 mm Hg, pulse rate is 68 beats/min and irregular, and
respirations are 14 breaths/min and unlabored. His oxygen
saturation is 92% on room air. The MOST appropriate treatment for
this patient includes:
A) oxygen via nonrebreathing mask, an IV of normal saline, cardiac
monitoring, 5 mg of labetalol to lower his BP, blood glucose
assessment, and rapid transport.
