EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam Newest 2026
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The heart is divided down the middle into left and right sides by the: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Septum
Which chamber of the heart receives incoming unoxygenated blood? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Atrium
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ventricles
Normal electrical impulses begin in the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Sinoatrial (SA)
node
What characteristic allows a cardiac muscle cells to contract spontaneously
without an external stimulus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Automaticity
,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 an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of
___ at a rate of ___. - CORRECT ANSWER-2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer
CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2
When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Brachial
, When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for
return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER-2
What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive
child? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chest compressions
Cardiogenic shock is caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER-Inadequate function of
the heart muscle
Pericardial effusion - CORRECT ANSWER-Collection of fluid between the
pericardial sac and the myocardium
Cardiac tamponade - CORRECT ANSWER-Occurs when blood leaks into the
space between the pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: - CORRECT ANSWER-Beck triad:
the presence of jugular vein distention, muffled heart sounds, and a narrowing
pulse pressure where the systolic and diastolic blood pressures start to merge.
Signs of cardiogenic shock: - CORRECT ANSWER--Skin may be cool, clammy,
and ashen
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
The heart is divided down the middle into left and right sides by the: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Septum
Which chamber of the heart receives incoming unoxygenated blood? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Atrium
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ventricles
Normal electrical impulses begin in the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Sinoatrial (SA)
node
What characteristic allows a cardiac muscle cells to contract spontaneously
without an external stimulus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Automaticity
,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 an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of
___ at a rate of ___. - CORRECT ANSWER-2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer
CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2
When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Brachial
, When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for
return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER-2
What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive
child? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chest compressions
Cardiogenic shock is caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER-Inadequate function of
the heart muscle
Pericardial effusion - CORRECT ANSWER-Collection of fluid between the
pericardial sac and the myocardium
Cardiac tamponade - CORRECT ANSWER-Occurs when blood leaks into the
space between the pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: - CORRECT ANSWER-Beck triad:
the presence of jugular vein distention, muffled heart sounds, and a narrowing
pulse pressure where the systolic and diastolic blood pressures start to merge.
Signs of cardiogenic shock: - CORRECT ANSWER--Skin may be cool, clammy,
and ashen
