FISDAP Cardiology Test Questions With Correct Answers

64 yo states "I am about to die" NTG/O2 did not decrease chest pain, BP 90/66, P60, R24 - Answer transport immediately Largest artery - Answer Aorta Struck by lightning - Answer irregular heartbeat Oriented 78 yo, Female with pale, moist skin complaints of indigestion, BP 80/40, P116 irregular, R 24 regular - Answer MI 73 yo Female, chest pain and shortness of breath , bilateral crackles, BP 80/40, P112 R 22 - Answer Cardiogenic shock 49 yo male, history of heart problems, has chest pressure, shortness of breath. Assist in taking prescribed NTG if he: - Answer headache BP 132/90 Child in cardiac arrest with unknown downtime - Answer CPR & AED When do coronary arteries fill with blood? - Answer diastole Vessels that supply myocardium - Answer coronary artery Sudden onset of tearing chest pain, absent radial pulse on right arm, history of high blood pressure - Answer aortic dissection Heart lacks enough power to pump the proper volume of blood through circulatory system - Answer cardiogenic shock 40 yo with history of coronary artery disease and recent mastectomy complains of chest discomfort, P 120, R 22, BP 80/54 - Answer septic shock 76 yo female, tripod position, complaints of abdominal discomfort, nausea, dizziness, fatigue. Taken 2 NTG without relief. - Answer MI 78 yo diabetic with syncopal episodes complaints of anxiety, shortness of breath, back pain - Answer acute coronary syndrome Cardiac arrest for 7 minutes after struck by lightning - Answer CPR Primary assessment, 57 yo female, has chest pain at epigastric region. What should you do? - Answer Administer 02 Aspirin's effect on the body for AMI - Answer prevent platelets from clotting pain 65 yo male, complains of weakness and indigestion, BP 150/90 P 116 R24 - Answer MI A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside blood vessels most likely causes - Answer Acute coronary syndrome (OR ATHEROSCLEROSIS) Shocked patient back into normal rhythm with AED. During transport, patient becomes cyanotic and pulseless - Answer CPR and request ambulance to stop