Fisdap Cardiology EMT Initial Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should? Correct Answer resume chest compressions Which interventions would have the MOST positive impact on a cardiac arrest patient's outcome? Correct Answer Early CPR and defibrillation What is the max 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, 100-120 BPM What is the appropriate compression to ventillation ratio for adult two-rescuer CPR? Correct Answer 30:2 A 54 year old complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an hour. The pain subsided after rest and two nitro. He has had very similiar episodes in the past. He is most likely experiencing? Correct Answer Angina Pectoris At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old female? Correct Answer 120 per min A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease recent mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals are P 120, R 22 and BP 80/54. you should suspect? Correct Answer Cardiogenic shock Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered?1 Correct Answer sublingually A patient was struck by lighting, you should suspect? Correct Answer an irregular heartbeat DUring CPR which of the following is most importnat? Correct Answer minimal interruptions during compressions A buildup of calcium and cholestrol lform plaque inside a blood vessel which would most likely be the cause? Correct Answer ACS acute coronary syndrome During the Primary Assessment a 57 year old female says she has chest pain and points to her epigastric area? What should you do? Correct Answer Obtain vital signs