Fisdap Cardiology EMT Initial Exam
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first medication an EMT should consider giving to a patient with chest pain?
✔✔ Aspirin
What is the best position for a conscious patient experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath?
✔✔ Semi-Fowler’s position
What is the most important treatment priority for a patient with signs of a heart attack?
✔✔ Rapid transport to a facility with cardiac capabilities
What heart rhythm has no pulse and shows chaotic electrical activity on the monitor?
✔✔ Ventricular fibrillation
What is the classic symptom of myocardial infarction in adults?
✔✔ Chest pressure or tightness that may radiate
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,What is the action of nitroglycerin during chest pain?
✔✔ Dilates blood vessels to reduce cardiac workload
What does it mean when a patient has no detectable pulse but shows organized electrical activity
on the monitor?
✔✔ Pulseless electrical activity
What is the proper dose of aspirin for chest pain in the prehospital setting?
✔✔ 160–325 mg, chewed
Which vital sign change is commonly seen in cardiogenic shock?
✔✔ Low blood pressure with a rapid, weak pulse
What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?
✔✔ Coronary artery disease
Which symptom may be more common in women experiencing a heart attack?
✔✔ Fatigue or nausea without chest pain
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, What does pink, frothy sputum most likely indicate in a cardiac patient?
✔✔ Pulmonary edema
What is the next action after delivering a shock with an AED?
✔✔ Resume CPR immediately
What is the first step in treating a cardiac arrest patient found by EMS?
✔✔ Begin chest compressions
What does ST elevation usually suggest on an ECG?
✔✔ Ongoing myocardial infarction
What is the maximum number of nitroglycerin doses typically allowed before contacting medical
control?
✔✔ Three doses
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first medication an EMT should consider giving to a patient with chest pain?
✔✔ Aspirin
What is the best position for a conscious patient experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath?
✔✔ Semi-Fowler’s position
What is the most important treatment priority for a patient with signs of a heart attack?
✔✔ Rapid transport to a facility with cardiac capabilities
What heart rhythm has no pulse and shows chaotic electrical activity on the monitor?
✔✔ Ventricular fibrillation
What is the classic symptom of myocardial infarction in adults?
✔✔ Chest pressure or tightness that may radiate
1
,What is the action of nitroglycerin during chest pain?
✔✔ Dilates blood vessels to reduce cardiac workload
What does it mean when a patient has no detectable pulse but shows organized electrical activity
on the monitor?
✔✔ Pulseless electrical activity
What is the proper dose of aspirin for chest pain in the prehospital setting?
✔✔ 160–325 mg, chewed
Which vital sign change is commonly seen in cardiogenic shock?
✔✔ Low blood pressure with a rapid, weak pulse
What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?
✔✔ Coronary artery disease
Which symptom may be more common in women experiencing a heart attack?
✔✔ Fatigue or nausea without chest pain
2
, What does pink, frothy sputum most likely indicate in a cardiac patient?
✔✔ Pulmonary edema
What is the next action after delivering a shock with an AED?
✔✔ Resume CPR immediately
What is the first step in treating a cardiac arrest patient found by EMS?
✔✔ Begin chest compressions
What does ST elevation usually suggest on an ECG?
✔✔ Ongoing myocardial infarction
What is the maximum number of nitroglycerin doses typically allowed before contacting medical
control?
✔✔ Three doses
3
