Fisdap cardiology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Intrinsic rates - ANSWER-SA node - 60 - 100 bpm AV junction - 40 - 60 bpm Purkinje network - 20 - 40 bpm Lidocaine doses - ANSWER-1-1.5 mg/kg, second dose 0.5-0.75 mg/kg Unstable VT tx - ANSWER-Should be treated with synchronized cardioversion Hypotension, decreased LOC, shock, chest pain Stable VT tx - ANSWER-IV/IO Adenosine 6mg; 12mg (followed by rapid saline flush) If ineffective, procainamide (20-50mg/min or amiodarone (150mg IV/10min) Consider antiarrhythmic infusion Defi...

EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam/78 Questions and Answers/A+ Graded

Fisdap Cardiology 3 Aspirin is administered to patients with chest pain because it? A) Eliminates the effects of nitroglycerin B) Relieves the patients chest pain C) Breaks up blood clots occluding the vessels D) Decreases the ability of platelets to form - ANSWER D) Decreases the ability of platelets to form A 48 year old patient complains of difficulty breathing. Patients history reveals an acute MI 8 months ago. Vital Signs...

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER-Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - ANSWER-Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - ANSWER-10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ at ...

EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam Questions with correct solutions Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ at a rate of ___. What is the app...

Fisdap Cardiology Exam 2024 Where are Beta 1 receptors found? - ANSWER Heart and Kidneys Stimulation of Beta 1 receptors result in an increase of what? - ANSWER Heart: Inotropy, Chronotropy, Dromotropy Kidneys: Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System = Vasoconstriction = Increase blood pressure Which node is located at the junction of the superior vena cava and the right atrium, is typically supplied b...

Fisdap Cardiology EMT initial exam The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should? - ANSWER resume chest compressions Which interventions would have the MOST positive impact on a cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER Early CPR and defibrillation What is the max amount of time that should be spent checking for sponta...

EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam 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 a...

EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam 2024 Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - ANSWER Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - ANSWER Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in ...