FISDAP CARDIOLOGY EMTB CARDIAC
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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 a rate of ___.
Answer: 2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
◉ What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult
two-rescuer CPR?
Answer: 30:2
, ◉ When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you
palpate?
Answer: Brachial
◉ When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess
the patient for return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes.
Answer: 2
◉ What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an
unresponsive child?
Answer: Chest compressions
◉ Cardiogenic shock is caused by:
Answer: Inadequate function of the heart muscle
◉ Pericardial effusion
Answer: Collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the
myocardium
◉ Cardiac tamponade
Answer: Occurs when blood leaks into the space between the
pericardium and the pericardial sac
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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 a rate of ___.
Answer: 2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
◉ What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult
two-rescuer CPR?
Answer: 30:2
, ◉ When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you
palpate?
Answer: Brachial
◉ When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess
the patient for return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes.
Answer: 2
◉ What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an
unresponsive child?
Answer: Chest compressions
◉ Cardiogenic shock is caused by:
Answer: Inadequate function of the heart muscle
◉ Pericardial effusion
Answer: Collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the
myocardium
◉ Cardiac tamponade
Answer: Occurs when blood leaks into the space between the
pericardium and the pericardial sac
