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EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam 2023-2024
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EXAM BEST GRADE 75 Questions
Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest
patient's outcome? -SELECTED ANSWER- Early CPR and defibrillation
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: -SELECTED
ANSWER- Resumechest compressions
What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an
unresponsive child? -SELECTED 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? -SELECTED ANSWER-
30:2
When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate? -SELECTED ANSWER- Brachial
When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for return of
respirations/circulation every minutes. -SELECTED ANSWER- 2
What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive child? -SELECTED
ANSWER- Chestcompressions
Cardiogenic shock is caused by: -SELECTED ANSWER- Inadequate function of the heart muscle
Pericardial effusion -SELECTED ANSWER- Collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the
myocardium
Cardiac tamponade -SELECTED ANSWER- Occurs when blood leaks into the space between the
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pericardium and thepericardial sac
Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: -SELECTED 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: -SELECTED ANSWER- -Skin may be cool, clammy, and ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse