CARDIOLOGY FISDAP
TESTBANK
QUESTIONS
CARDIOLOGY FISDAP PRACTICE QUIZES
& CORRECT ANSWERS
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CARDIOLOGY FISDAP PRACTICE QUIZES & CORRECT ANSWERS
A 42 y/o F has a pulse and is breathing adequately after a single shock from the
AED. In which position should you put her?
a. recovery
b. supine
c. prone
d. Fowler's - CORRECT ANSWER - a. recovery
Recommended for pts with a pulse and adequate respiratory rate.
A 42 y/o M is unresponsive. He was found behind a restaurant and bystanders are
unsure how long he has been there. What should you do?
a. open the airway with a manual manoeuvre
b. assist his ventilations
c. check for a carotid pulse
d. check for a medical alert bracelet - CORRECT ANSWER - c. check for a
carotid pulse
He is unresponsive, so this should be your next action. If he has a pulse then you
can assess his airway and respiratory status.
A 45 y/o F complains of weakness, SOB, back pain, and pressure in her chest. What
should you suspect?
a. hypertensive emergency
b. dissecting aortic aneurysm
TESTBANK
QUESTIONS
CARDIOLOGY FISDAP PRACTICE QUIZES
& CORRECT ANSWERS
, Document Title Page 2
CARDIOLOGY FISDAP PRACTICE QUIZES & CORRECT ANSWERS
A 42 y/o F has a pulse and is breathing adequately after a single shock from the
AED. In which position should you put her?
a. recovery
b. supine
c. prone
d. Fowler's - CORRECT ANSWER - a. recovery
Recommended for pts with a pulse and adequate respiratory rate.
A 42 y/o M is unresponsive. He was found behind a restaurant and bystanders are
unsure how long he has been there. What should you do?
a. open the airway with a manual manoeuvre
b. assist his ventilations
c. check for a carotid pulse
d. check for a medical alert bracelet - CORRECT ANSWER - c. check for a
carotid pulse
He is unresponsive, so this should be your next action. If he has a pulse then you
can assess his airway and respiratory status.
A 45 y/o F complains of weakness, SOB, back pain, and pressure in her chest. What
should you suspect?
a. hypertensive emergency
b. dissecting aortic aneurysm
