EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam Questions and Answers Updated 2026/2027 Version | Verified Answers

EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam Questions and Answers Updated 2026/2027 Version | Verified Answers 1. Acute coronary syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by: - ANSWER MI 2. ACS can be caused by: - ANSWER 1. Angina pectoris Acute myocardial infarction 3. Angina is most often a symptom of: - ANSWER Athersclerotic coronary artery disease 4. Angina occurs when: - ANSWER The heart's need for oxygen exceeds the supply 5. Signs and symptoms of angina: - ANSWER -crushing, squeezing, "like somebody standing on their chest" -Usually felt in midportion of chest under sternum, can radiate to jaw, back, or epigastrum -Pain goes away after 3-8 min -Associated with SOB, nausea, vomiting 6. Stable angina can be relieved with: - ANSWER rest, NTG, supplemental oxygen 7. Unstable angina is characterized by: - ANSWER pain in the chest of coronary origin that stays regardless of rest/NTG/O2 8. Signs and symptoms of AMI: - ANSWER -sudden onset of weakness, nausea, sweating -chest pain, discomfort, or pressure that is either crushing or squeezing and doesn't change with each breath -Pain, discomfort, pressure in lower jaw, arms, back, abdomen, neck -irregular HR -Syncope 9. Dysrythmia: - ANSWER Abnormal heart rhythm 10. Tachycardia: - ANSWER HR of greater than 100 BPM 11. Bradycardia: - ANSWER HR of less than 60 BPM 12. Rapid heart rhythm, usually at a rate of 150-200BPM. - ANSWER Ventricular tachycardia 13. Disorganized, ineffective quivering of the ventricles. - ANSWER Ventricular defibrillation 14. If a defibrillator is not immediately available for a patient in ventricular fibrillation, you should: - ANSWER Initiate CPR until an AED arrives 15. If uncorrected, unstable VT or VF will lead to: - ANSWER Asystole 16. A disorder in which the heart loses part of its ability to effectively pump blood, usually as a result of damage to the heart muscle and usually resulting in a backup of fluid in the lungs/body. - ANSWER Congestive heart failure 17. Signs and symptoms of CHF: - ANSWER -JVD (right side) -Dependent edema (right side) -Use of accessory muscles (left side) High BP, rapid HR, rapid RR -Fluid in the lungs (crackles) (left side) 18. One of the most common signs of a hypertensive emergency: - ANSWER Sudden, severe headache 19. Signs and symptoms of a hypertensive emergency: - ANSWER -strong, bounding pulse -ringing in the ears -nausea/vomiting -dizziness 20. Untreated hypertensive emergencies can lead to: - ANSWER stroke or dissecting aortic aneurysm 21. A weakness in the wall of the aorta: - ANSWER Aortic aneurysm 22. Occurs when the inner layers of the aorta become separated, allowing blood to flow between the layers. - ANSWER Dissecting aortic aneurysm 23. What is the primary cause of dissecting aortic aneurysms? - ANSWER Uncontrolled hypertension 24. Signs and symptoms of a dissecting aortic aneurysm: - ANSWER Very sudden chest pain located in the anterior part of the chest or in the back between the shoulder blades 25. Nitroglycerin action: - ANSWER Activates the sympathetic NS, relaxes the muscles of blood vessel walls, dilating coronary arteries, increasing blood flow and the supply of oxygen to the heart 26. Contraindications of NTG: - ANSWER Use of ED drugs within the past 24-48 hours, maximum dose has already been given, BP is below 100 27. Non-shockable rhythms: - ANSWER Asystole, pulseless electrical activity 28. Only apply the AED to: - ANSWER Pulseless, unresponsive patients 29. After the shock is delivered to a cardiac arrest patient, you should: - ANSWER Continue CPR for 5 cycles (2 minutes) and analyze rhythm again. 30. If ALS is not responding to the scene and your local protocols agree, you should begin transport when: - ANSWER 1. The patient regains a pulse 2. 6-9 shocks have been delivered 3. the machine gives 3 separate messages that no shock is advised