EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

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 -High BP -Rapid, shallow breathing -Weak, irregular pulse