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Cardiology FISDAP EMT Questions and
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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?
Ans: Angina Pectoris
At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old
female?
Ans: 100-120 beats per minute
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?
Ans: Cardiogenic Shock
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered?
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Ans: Sublingually
5. A patient was struck by lightning. You should suspect?
Ans: An irregular heartbeat
6. During CPR which of the following is most important?
Ans: Minimal interruptions during compressions
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside a blood vessel
which
would most likely be the cause?
Ans: ACS
During the Primary Assessment a 57 year old female says she has chest
pain
and points to her epigastric area. What should you do?
Ans: Obtain vital signs
9. What is the cause of heart failure?
Ans: Inadequate ejection of blood from the ventricles
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A cardiac arrest patient has been down for 6 minutes without care.
What should
you do?
Ans: Start compressions
An adult patient is in cardiac arrest with bystander CPR in progress.
What should
you do?
Ans: Continue CPR while partner does AED
If the heart lacks the power to pump blood through the circulatory
system, it is known
as?
Ans: Cardiogenic shock
A 67 year old male has significant shortness of breath, chest pain, and
nausea. He
is ashen and clammy. Vitals are BP 90/60, P 148, and R 34. You should?
Ans: Place in supine position
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Cardiology FISDAP EMT Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
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?
Ans: Angina Pectoris
At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old
female?
Ans: 100-120 beats per minute
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?
Ans: Cardiogenic Shock
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered?
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Ans: Sublingually
5. A patient was struck by lightning. You should suspect?
Ans: An irregular heartbeat
6. During CPR which of the following is most important?
Ans: Minimal interruptions during compressions
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside a blood vessel
which
would most likely be the cause?
Ans: ACS
During the Primary Assessment a 57 year old female says she has chest
pain
and points to her epigastric area. What should you do?
Ans: Obtain vital signs
9. What is the cause of heart failure?
Ans: Inadequate ejection of blood from the ventricles
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A cardiac arrest patient has been down for 6 minutes without care.
What should
you do?
Ans: Start compressions
An adult patient is in cardiac arrest with bystander CPR in progress.
What should
you do?
Ans: Continue CPR while partner does AED
If the heart lacks the power to pump blood through the circulatory
system, it is known
as?
Ans: Cardiogenic shock
A 67 year old male has significant shortness of breath, chest pain, and
nausea. He
is ashen and clammy. Vitals are BP 90/60, P 148, and R 34. You should?
Ans: Place in supine position
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