CARDIOLOGY FISDAP STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
36 yo female with history of congenital heart defects is
slow to respond. Skin is pale, cool, and clammy. BP 68/30,
P 128, R 26 - CORRECT ANSWER - cardiogenic shock
40 yo with history of coronary artery disease and recent
mastectomy complains of chest discomfort, P 120, R 22,
BP 80/54 - CORRECT ANSWER - septic shock
44 yo Female awakened with shortness of breath,
indigestion, epigastric pressure, and antacids do not help - CORRECT
ANSWER - MI
46 yo male in cardiac arrest, had 1 shock, and at 2 minute
pulse check = carotid pulse is strong - CORRECT ANSWER - assess for
breathing and manage airway
48 yo complain of difficult breathing, history reveals AMI
8 months ago. BP 144/88, P 110, R 24. Crackles in lungs - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pulmonary edema
, 48 yo male is complaining of 8/10 crushing chest pain that
radiates to neck. BP 112/78, P 60, R18. Daily
medications= metoprolol, Cialis, aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER -
transport immediately
49 yo male, history of heart problems, has chest pressure,
shortness of breath. Assist in taking prescribed NTG if he: - CORRECT
ANSWER - headache BP 132/90
54 yo female is suddenly pulseless and apneic - CORRECT ANSWER -
give chest compressions
54 yo male has chest tightness after raking leaves. Pain is
gone after rest and 2 NTG tablets. He has had similar
episodes in the past. - CORRECT ANSWER - angina pectoris
57 yo female has severe weakness with mild shortness of
breath while shoveling snow. Is diaphoretic and has nausea
and jaw pain. - CORRECT ANSWER - MI
60 yo complain of shortness of breath and is cyanotic. Has
crackles and uses accessory muscles. - CORRECT ANSWER - Left heart
failure
36 yo female with history of congenital heart defects is
slow to respond. Skin is pale, cool, and clammy. BP 68/30,
P 128, R 26 - CORRECT ANSWER - cardiogenic shock
40 yo with history of coronary artery disease and recent
mastectomy complains of chest discomfort, P 120, R 22,
BP 80/54 - CORRECT ANSWER - septic shock
44 yo Female awakened with shortness of breath,
indigestion, epigastric pressure, and antacids do not help - CORRECT
ANSWER - MI
46 yo male in cardiac arrest, had 1 shock, and at 2 minute
pulse check = carotid pulse is strong - CORRECT ANSWER - assess for
breathing and manage airway
48 yo complain of difficult breathing, history reveals AMI
8 months ago. BP 144/88, P 110, R 24. Crackles in lungs - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pulmonary edema
, 48 yo male is complaining of 8/10 crushing chest pain that
radiates to neck. BP 112/78, P 60, R18. Daily
medications= metoprolol, Cialis, aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER -
transport immediately
49 yo male, history of heart problems, has chest pressure,
shortness of breath. Assist in taking prescribed NTG if he: - CORRECT
ANSWER - headache BP 132/90
54 yo female is suddenly pulseless and apneic - CORRECT ANSWER -
give chest compressions
54 yo male has chest tightness after raking leaves. Pain is
gone after rest and 2 NTG tablets. He has had similar
episodes in the past. - CORRECT ANSWER - angina pectoris
57 yo female has severe weakness with mild shortness of
breath while shoveling snow. Is diaphoretic and has nausea
and jaw pain. - CORRECT ANSWER - MI
60 yo complain of shortness of breath and is cyanotic. Has
crackles and uses accessory muscles. - CORRECT ANSWER - Left heart
failure
