EMT FISDAP CARDIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026

EMT FISDAP CARDIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026 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 tworescuer 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 -2What 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: - Answ