CARDIOLOGY FISDAP EXAM / CARDIOLOGY FISDAP
EXAM/ STUDY GUIDE OVER 180 QUESTIONS WITH
WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS/ RECENT UPDATE 2024
GRADED A+
A 54 year old complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an hour. The pain
subsided after rest and two nitroglycerin. He has had very similar episodes in the
past. He is most likely experiencing? > ANSWER:angina pectoris
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At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old female? >
ANSWER:120 per min
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A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease and recent
mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals are P 120, R 22, and BP
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80/54. You should suspect? > ANSWER:cardiogenic shock
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered? >
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ANSWER:sublingually
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A patient was struck by lightning. You should suspect? > ANSWER:irregular heart
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During CPR which of the following is most important? > ANSWER:Minimal
interruptions during compression
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside a blood vessel which
would most likely be the cause? > ANSWER:ACS - Acute Coronary Syndrome
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During the Primary Assessment a 57 year old female says she has chest pain and
points to her epigastric area. What should you do? > ANSWER:obtain vital signs
What is the cause of heart failure? > ANSWER:Inadequate ejection of blood from
the ventricles
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A cardiac arrest patient has been down for 6 minutes without care. What should
you do? > ANSWER:Start compressions
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An adult patient is in cardiac arrest with bystander CPR in progress. What should
you do? > ANSWER:Continue CPR while partners does AED
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If the heart lacks the power to pump blood through the circulatory system, it is
known as? > ANSWER:cardiogenic shock
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A 67 year old male has significant shortness of breath, chest pain, and nausea. He
is ashen and clammy. Vitals are BP 90/60, P 148, and R 34. You should? >
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ANSWER:to place in the supine position
A child is in cardiac arrest with unknown down time. What should you do? >
ANSWER:Perform CPR while attaching AED
When do coronary arteries fill with blood? > ANSWER:Diastole
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A 36 year old female with history of congenital heart defects is slow to respond.
She is pale, cool, and clammy. Vitals are BP 68/30, P 128, and R 26. What should
you suspect? > ANSWER:cardiogenic shock
A 73 year old female has chest pain and shortness of breath with bilateral crackles.
Vitals are 80/40, P 112, and R 22. What is the most likely cause? >
ANSWER:cardiogenic shock
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A 65 year old male complains of weakness and indigestion that began in the
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morning. Vitals are 150/90, P 116, and R 24. You should suspect? > ANSWER:MI
(myocardial infraction)
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at is the primary action of Nitroglycerin? > ANSWER:Dilates coronary arteries
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20.An oriented 78 year old female with pale, moist skin is complaining of
indigestion. Vital signs are BP 180/90, P 116, and irregular, R 24 and regular. What
should you suspect? > ANSWER:Myocardial Infarction
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A patient presents with a sudden onset of tearing chest pain, absent radial pulse on
the right arm, and a history of high blood pressure. > ANSWER:aortic dissection
22.A 67 year old male with a history of asthma complains of chest tightness,
shortness of breath. Took 1 Nitro but no relief. He is pale and sweaty. Oxygen
saturation of 76%. What should you do? > ANSWER:Give oxygen via non
rebreather
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Sudden severe increase of blood pressure is called? > ANSWER:hypertensive
crisis
A 64 year old patient tells you I feel like I'm about to die. You administer Nitro and
oxygen and there is no relief of chest pain. Vitals are BP 90/66, P 60, R 24. You
should? > ANSWER:Transport Immediately
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69 year old male lying in bed complains of chest pain during your primary
assessment he becomes unresponsive and pulseless. What should you do? >
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ANSWER:Move Him To A Hard Surface
What valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle? >
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ANSWER:mitral valve
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Which patient is most likely to benefit from an AED? > ANSWER:54 year old
choking patient who becomes unresponsive with no carotid pulse
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What action does Aspirin have in the body that makes it beneficial for patients
experiencing an AMI? > ANSWER:Prevents platelets from clotting
Which vessels regulate regional blood flow to the capillary bodies? >
ANSWER:arterioles
Which of the following is the largest artery in the body? > ANSWER:Aorta