EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam Questions and Answers

EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam Questions and Answers Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSEarly CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - ANSResume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - ANS10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ at a rate of ___. - ANS2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer CPR? - ANS30:2 When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate? - ANSBrachial When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. - ANS2 What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive child? - ANSChest compressions Cardiogenic shock is caused by: - ANSInadequate function of the heart muscle Pericardial effusion - ANSCollection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium Cardiac tamponade - ANSOccurs when blood leaks into the space between the pericardium and the pericardial