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Fisdap Cardiology EMT initial exam
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The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac
arrest. You should?
Ans: resume chest compressions
Which interventions would have the MOST positive impact on a
cardiac arrest patient's outcome?
Ans: Early CPR and defibrillation
What is the max amount of time that should be spent checking for
spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child?
Ans: 10 seconds
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a
depth of ____ at a rate of _____?
Ans: 2.0-2.4 in, 100-120 BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventillation ratio for adult two-
rescuer CPR?
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Ans: 30:2
A 54 year old complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an
hour. The pain subsided after rest and two nitro. He has had very
similiar episodes in the past. He is most likely experiencing?
Ans: Angina Pectoris
At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old
female?
Ans: 120 per min
A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease recent
mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals are P 120, R 22
and BP 80/54. you should suspect?
Ans: Cardiogenic shock
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered?1
Ans: sublingually
A patient was struck by lighting, you should suspect?
Ans: an irregular heartbeat
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DUring CPR which of the following is most importnat?
Ans: minimal interruptions during compressions
A buildup of calcium and cholestrol lform plaque inside a blood vessel
which would most likely be the cause?
Ans: ACS acute coronary syndrome
During the Primary Assessment a 57 year old female says she has chest
pain and points to her epigastric area? What should you do?
Ans: Obtain vital signs
What is the cause of heart failure?
Ans: Inadequcation ejection of blood from the ventricles
What valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and left
ventricle?
Ans: mitral valve
Which patient is most likely to benefit from an AED?
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Fisdap Cardiology EMT initial exam
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac
arrest. You should?
Ans: resume chest compressions
Which interventions would have the MOST positive impact on a
cardiac arrest patient's outcome?
Ans: Early CPR and defibrillation
What is the max amount of time that should be spent checking for
spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child?
Ans: 10 seconds
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a
depth of ____ at a rate of _____?
Ans: 2.0-2.4 in, 100-120 BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventillation ratio for adult two-
rescuer CPR?
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Ans: 30:2
A 54 year old complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an
hour. The pain subsided after rest and two nitro. He has had very
similiar episodes in the past. He is most likely experiencing?
Ans: Angina Pectoris
At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old
female?
Ans: 120 per min
A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease recent
mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals are P 120, R 22
and BP 80/54. you should suspect?
Ans: Cardiogenic shock
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered?1
Ans: sublingually
A patient was struck by lighting, you should suspect?
Ans: an irregular heartbeat
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DUring CPR which of the following is most importnat?
Ans: minimal interruptions during compressions
A buildup of calcium and cholestrol lform plaque inside a blood vessel
which would most likely be the cause?
Ans: ACS acute coronary syndrome
During the Primary Assessment a 57 year old female says she has chest
pain and points to her epigastric area? What should you do?
Ans: Obtain vital signs
What is the cause of heart failure?
Ans: Inadequcation ejection of blood from the ventricles
What valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and left
ventricle?
Ans: mitral valve
Which patient is most likely to benefit from an AED?
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