EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam questions
with complete solution.
Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on
the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Early CPR and
defibrillation
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You
should: ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Resume chest compressions
What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for
spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓10
seconds
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of
___ at a rate of ___. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer
CPR? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓30:2
When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate?
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Brachial
When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for
return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓2
, What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive
child? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Chest compressions
Cardiogenic shock is caused by: ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Inadequate function
of the heart muscle
Pericardial effusion ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Collection of fluid between the
pericardial sac and the myocardium
Cardiac tamponade ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Occurs when blood leaks into the
space between the pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: ~CORRECT 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: ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓-Skin may be cool,
clammy, and ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
with complete solution.
Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on
the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Early CPR and
defibrillation
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You
should: ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Resume chest compressions
What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for
spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓10
seconds
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of
___ at a rate of ___. ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer
CPR? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓30:2
When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate?
~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Brachial
When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for
return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓2
, What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive
child? ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Chest compressions
Cardiogenic shock is caused by: ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Inadequate function
of the heart muscle
Pericardial effusion ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Collection of fluid between the
pericardial sac and the myocardium
Cardiac tamponade ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Occurs when blood leaks into the
space between the pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: ~CORRECT 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: ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓-Skin may be cool,
clammy, and ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
