Fisdap Cardiology EMT initial Exam Questions With Correct Answers

The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should? - Answer resume chest compressions Which interventions would have the MOST positive impact on a cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - Answer Early CPR and defibrillation What is the max amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - Answer 10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ____ at a rate of _____? - Answer 2.0-2.4 in, 100-120 BPM What is the appropriate compression to ventillation ratio for adult two-rescuer CPR? - 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? - Answer Angina Pectoris At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old female? - 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? - Answer Cardiogenic shock Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered?1 - Answer sublingually A patient was struck by lighting, you should suspect? - Answer an irregular heartbeat DUring CPR which of the following is most importnat? - Answer minimal interruptions during compressions A buildup of calcium and cholestrol lform plaque inside a blood vessel which would most likely be the cause? - 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? - Answer Obtain vital signs What is the cause of heart failure? - Answer Inadequcation ejection of blood from the ventricles What valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle? - Answer mitral valve Which patient is most likely to benefit from an AED? - Answer 54 year old choking patient who becomes unresponsive with no carotid pulse What action does aspirin have in the body that makes it beneficial for patients experiencing an AMI? - Answer prevents platets from clotting Which vessels regulate regional blood flow to the capillary bodies? - Answer arterioles Which of the following is the largest artery in the body? - Answer aorta systolic blood pressure measures which of the following? - Answer ventricular contraction the pulmonary artery carries? - Answer deoxygenated blood away from the heart What is the muscular middle layer of the heart? - Answer myocardium Which electrical cardiac disturbance will an AED shock? - Answer V-fib During CPR why is the upstroke of the compression critical? - Answer allows blood to fill the heart chamber After blood has been oxygenated it returns to the heart by entering the ? - Answer Left atrium During adult CPR you should compress the chest ? - Answer at least 2 inches You just arrived at a scene of a 75 year old male with weakness and chest pain. He has not taken his prescribed medications of Nitro, aspirin, and atenolol. You should? - Answer Contact medical control to assist the patient with nitro A 62 year old patient complains of chest pain and lightheadedness. Vitals are 88/56, 126, and 18. What is the best position for this patient? - Answer Supine EMRs hav been performing effective CPR on a patient in cardiac arrest. Upon arrival the AED indicates "shock advised" What should you do? - Answer Defibrillate the patient Asthmatic 50 year old patient is sitting at her desk. She is anxious and complaining of tightness in her chest. You should? - Answer assis with prescribed inhaler A 48 year old patients complains of difficulty breathing, patient's history reveals an acute myocardial infarction 8 months ago, vital signs are 144/86, 110, and 24, auscultation reveals crackles in the lung bases. You should suspect? - Answer pulmonary edema