EMT - FISDAP Cardiology Exam Review
2026 Questions and Answers Graded A+
A 61 year old male with chest paint took one dose of nitroglycerin prior to your
arrival. He has experienced no relief. Vital signs are BP 88/44, P 58, and RR 22.
What should you do?
a. Transport immediately.
b. Administer a second dose of Nitroglycerin.
c. Assist with the administration of Aspirin.
d. Apply Oxygen. - Correct answer-c. Assist with the administration of Aspirin.
A 92 year old male complains of headache, difficulty breathing, slurred speech,
and loss of grip in his left hand. What should you suspect?
a. Diabetic emergency
b. Myocardial infarction
c. Emphysema
d. Stroke - Correct answer-d. Stroke
, When assessing an extremely hypothermic patient, what should you do?
a. Expect the pulse check will take less time than normal.
b. Wait until the patient is warm to check pulse.
c. Move the patient to the ambulance before checking the pulse.
d. Expect the pulse check will take more time than normal. - Correct answer-d.
Expect the pulse check will take more time than normal.
A 42 year old female has a pulse and is breathing adequately after a single shock
from the AED. In which position should you place her?
a. Fowlers
b. Supine
c. Recovery
d. Prone - Correct answer-c. Recovery
What respiratory condition can be directly caused by congestive heart failure
(CHF)?
a. Pulmonary embolism
b. Pleural effusion
c. Postural hypotension
2026 Questions and Answers Graded A+
A 61 year old male with chest paint took one dose of nitroglycerin prior to your
arrival. He has experienced no relief. Vital signs are BP 88/44, P 58, and RR 22.
What should you do?
a. Transport immediately.
b. Administer a second dose of Nitroglycerin.
c. Assist with the administration of Aspirin.
d. Apply Oxygen. - Correct answer-c. Assist with the administration of Aspirin.
A 92 year old male complains of headache, difficulty breathing, slurred speech,
and loss of grip in his left hand. What should you suspect?
a. Diabetic emergency
b. Myocardial infarction
c. Emphysema
d. Stroke - Correct answer-d. Stroke
, When assessing an extremely hypothermic patient, what should you do?
a. Expect the pulse check will take less time than normal.
b. Wait until the patient is warm to check pulse.
c. Move the patient to the ambulance before checking the pulse.
d. Expect the pulse check will take more time than normal. - Correct answer-d.
Expect the pulse check will take more time than normal.
A 42 year old female has a pulse and is breathing adequately after a single shock
from the AED. In which position should you place her?
a. Fowlers
b. Supine
c. Recovery
d. Prone - Correct answer-c. Recovery
What respiratory condition can be directly caused by congestive heart failure
(CHF)?
a. Pulmonary embolism
b. Pleural effusion
c. Postural hypotension
