EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam, Cardiology
Fisdap YEAR 2024/2025 / ACCURATE
CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM VERSIONS
WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS
Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac
arrest patient's outcome? - <<ANSWER>>Early CPR and defibrillation
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: -
<<ANSWER>>Resume chest compressions
What is the maximum 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, 100-150BPM
Which dysrhythmia is the most common cause of sudden death? - <<ANSWER>>Vfib
You are treating a 63YOM male with the following vital signs: P 140BPM and irregular,
RR 28, BP 90/50mmHg. He is complaining of chest pain. Given this information, why
would NTG be contraindicated? - <<ANSWER>>His blood pressure is too low
You are transporting a patient with angina, and he loses consciousness on the way to
the hospital. When you check, you cannot feel a pulse. What should you do? -
<<ANSWER>>Have your partner pull over the ambulance
Cardiogenic shock following AMI is caused by: - <<ANSWER>>Decreased pumping
force of the heart muscle
Most patients are instructed to take up to ____ doses of NTG before calling EMS. -
<<ANSWER>>Three
A 60YOM is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: -
<<ANSWER>>Begin CPR until an AED is available
, Why would an EMT give aspirin to a patient? - <<ANSWER>>Aspirin reduces the
blood's ability to clot and works to prevent further clot formation in patients with chest
pain
What is the first medication that should be administered to a patient who's experiencing
chest pain with difficulty breathing? - <<ANSWER>>Oxygen
You are on the scene with a 60YOM who calls 911 for chest pains. He states he was
about to go to bed when his chest pains wouldn't go away. He rates his pain as a 7/10
and is diaphoretic, but otherwise stable. He takes medications for hypertension, high
cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction. After placing the patient on oxygen, you should
call medical control and request: - <<ANSWER>>To administer aspirin to the patient
A 76YOF complains of SOB and lower leg swelling. You see that she has JVD and
crackles in her lungs. Her SpO2 is 90%. What is the cause of her heart failure? -
<<ANSWER>>Poor ejection of blood from the heart
A 54 year old complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an hour. The pain
subsided after rest and two nitroglycerin. He has had very similar 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 and 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? - <<ANSWER>>sublingually
A patient was struck by lightning. You should suspect? - <<ANSWER>>irregular heart
beat
During CPR which of the following is most important? - <<ANSWER>>Minimal
interruptions during compression
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form 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>>Inadequate ejection of blood from
the ventricles
Fisdap YEAR 2024/2025 / ACCURATE
CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM VERSIONS
WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS
Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac
arrest patient's outcome? - <<ANSWER>>Early CPR and defibrillation
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: -
<<ANSWER>>Resume chest compressions
What is the maximum 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, 100-150BPM
Which dysrhythmia is the most common cause of sudden death? - <<ANSWER>>Vfib
You are treating a 63YOM male with the following vital signs: P 140BPM and irregular,
RR 28, BP 90/50mmHg. He is complaining of chest pain. Given this information, why
would NTG be contraindicated? - <<ANSWER>>His blood pressure is too low
You are transporting a patient with angina, and he loses consciousness on the way to
the hospital. When you check, you cannot feel a pulse. What should you do? -
<<ANSWER>>Have your partner pull over the ambulance
Cardiogenic shock following AMI is caused by: - <<ANSWER>>Decreased pumping
force of the heart muscle
Most patients are instructed to take up to ____ doses of NTG before calling EMS. -
<<ANSWER>>Three
A 60YOM is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic. You should: -
<<ANSWER>>Begin CPR until an AED is available
, Why would an EMT give aspirin to a patient? - <<ANSWER>>Aspirin reduces the
blood's ability to clot and works to prevent further clot formation in patients with chest
pain
What is the first medication that should be administered to a patient who's experiencing
chest pain with difficulty breathing? - <<ANSWER>>Oxygen
You are on the scene with a 60YOM who calls 911 for chest pains. He states he was
about to go to bed when his chest pains wouldn't go away. He rates his pain as a 7/10
and is diaphoretic, but otherwise stable. He takes medications for hypertension, high
cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction. After placing the patient on oxygen, you should
call medical control and request: - <<ANSWER>>To administer aspirin to the patient
A 76YOF complains of SOB and lower leg swelling. You see that she has JVD and
crackles in her lungs. Her SpO2 is 90%. What is the cause of her heart failure? -
<<ANSWER>>Poor ejection of blood from the heart
A 54 year old complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an hour. The pain
subsided after rest and two nitroglycerin. He has had very similar 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 and 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? - <<ANSWER>>sublingually
A patient was struck by lightning. You should suspect? - <<ANSWER>>irregular heart
beat
During CPR which of the following is most important? - <<ANSWER>>Minimal
interruptions during compression
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form 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>>Inadequate ejection of blood from
the ventricles
