PARAMEDIC FISDAP CARDIOLOGY
ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS GRADED A+
● The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac
arrest. You should: Answer: Resume chest compressions
● What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking
for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? Answer: 10 seconds
● When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to
a depth of ___ at a rate of ___. Answer: 2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
● What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-
rescuer CPR? Answer: 30:2
● When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you
palpate? Answer: Brachial
● When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the
patient for return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes.
Answer: 2
, ● What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an
unresponsive child? Answer: Chest compressions
● Cardiogenic shock is caused by: Answer: Inadequate function of the
heart muscle
● Pericardial effusion Answer: Collection of fluid between the
pericardial sac and the myocardium
● Cardiac tamponade Answer: Occurs when blood leaks into the space
between the pericardium and the pericardial sac
● Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: 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: Answer: -Skin may be cool, clammy, and
ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS GRADED A+
● The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac
arrest. You should: Answer: Resume chest compressions
● What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking
for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? Answer: 10 seconds
● When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to
a depth of ___ at a rate of ___. Answer: 2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
● What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-
rescuer CPR? Answer: 30:2
● When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you
palpate? Answer: Brachial
● When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the
patient for return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes.
Answer: 2
, ● What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an
unresponsive child? Answer: Chest compressions
● Cardiogenic shock is caused by: Answer: Inadequate function of the
heart muscle
● Pericardial effusion Answer: Collection of fluid between the
pericardial sac and the myocardium
● Cardiac tamponade Answer: Occurs when blood leaks into the space
between the pericardium and the pericardial sac
● Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: 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: Answer: -Skin may be cool, clammy, and
ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
