AEMT FISDAP COMPREHENSIVE ACTUAL
EXAM PAPER WITH TESTED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive
impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? Answer: Early CPR
and defibrillation
◉ 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
EXAM PAPER WITH TESTED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive
impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? Answer: Early CPR
and defibrillation
◉ 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
