EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam
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Interventions with the Most Positive Impact on Cardiac Arrest Patient's Outcome - ANSWERS-
Early CPR and defibrillation
Response to 'No Shock' Message from AED in Cardiac Arrest - ANSWERS-Resume chest
compressions
Maximum Time to Check for Spontaneous Breathing in Unresponsive Child - ANSWERS-10
seconds
CPR Compression Depth and Rate for Adult - ANSWERS-2.0-2.4 in, 100-150 BPM
Compression to Ventilation Ratio for Adult Two-Rescuer CPR - ANSWERS-30:2
Artery to Palpate for Pulse in Infant - ANSWERS-Brachial
Reassessment Interval for Return of Respirations/Circulation in CPR - ANSWERS-Every 2 minutes
Preferred Method to Remove Foreign Body in Unresponsive Child - ANSWERS-Chest
compressions
Cause of Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWERS-Inadequate function of the heart muscle
,Definition of Pericardial Effusion - ANSWERS-Collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and
the myocardium
Cardiac Tamponade - ANSWERS-Occurs when blood leaks into the space between the
pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and Symptoms of Cardiac Tamponade - ANSWERS-Beck triad: jugular vein distention,
muffled heart sounds, narrowing pulse pressure
Signs of Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWERS--Skin: cool, clammy, ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
Differential Diagnosis of Patient - ANSWERS-Cardiogenic shock
Heart Division - ANSWERS-Septum
Chamber Receiving Unoxygenated Blood - ANSWERS-Atrium
Chamber Pumping Oxygenated Blood - ANSWERS-Ventricles
Origin of Normal Electrical Impulses - ANSWERS-Sinoatrial (SA) node
Cardiac Muscle Cell Characteristic - ANSWERS-Automaticity
, Sympathetic Nervous System Effects - ANSWERS--Increase HR, RR
-Constrict blood vessels in muscles
Parasympathetic Nervous System Effects - ANSWERS-Decreases HR and RR, Constricts blood
vessels in muscles (opposes sympathetic NS)
Coronary Arteries Oxygen Supply - ANSWERS-Dilation
Heart Blood Supply - ANSWERS-Coronary Vessels
Iliac Arteries Destination - ANSWERS-Femoral Arteries
Veins Returning Blood to Right Atrium - ANSWERS-Venae Cavae
Systolic Pressure Definition - ANSWERS-Maximum pressure during left ventricle contraction
Peripheral Pulses Location - ANSWERS-Extremities
Central Pulses Location - ANSWERS-Near the trunk of the body
Decrease in Heart Blood Flow - ANSWERS-Ischemia
Atherosclerosis Definition - ANSWERS-Buildup of calcium and cholesterol in blood vessel walls
Occlusion - ANSWERS-Complete blockage of an artery
Questions and Answers16
Interventions with the Most Positive Impact on Cardiac Arrest Patient's Outcome - ANSWERS-
Early CPR and defibrillation
Response to 'No Shock' Message from AED in Cardiac Arrest - ANSWERS-Resume chest
compressions
Maximum Time to Check for Spontaneous Breathing in Unresponsive Child - ANSWERS-10
seconds
CPR Compression Depth and Rate for Adult - ANSWERS-2.0-2.4 in, 100-150 BPM
Compression to Ventilation Ratio for Adult Two-Rescuer CPR - ANSWERS-30:2
Artery to Palpate for Pulse in Infant - ANSWERS-Brachial
Reassessment Interval for Return of Respirations/Circulation in CPR - ANSWERS-Every 2 minutes
Preferred Method to Remove Foreign Body in Unresponsive Child - ANSWERS-Chest
compressions
Cause of Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWERS-Inadequate function of the heart muscle
,Definition of Pericardial Effusion - ANSWERS-Collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and
the myocardium
Cardiac Tamponade - ANSWERS-Occurs when blood leaks into the space between the
pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and Symptoms of Cardiac Tamponade - ANSWERS-Beck triad: jugular vein distention,
muffled heart sounds, narrowing pulse pressure
Signs of Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWERS--Skin: cool, clammy, ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
Differential Diagnosis of Patient - ANSWERS-Cardiogenic shock
Heart Division - ANSWERS-Septum
Chamber Receiving Unoxygenated Blood - ANSWERS-Atrium
Chamber Pumping Oxygenated Blood - ANSWERS-Ventricles
Origin of Normal Electrical Impulses - ANSWERS-Sinoatrial (SA) node
Cardiac Muscle Cell Characteristic - ANSWERS-Automaticity
, Sympathetic Nervous System Effects - ANSWERS--Increase HR, RR
-Constrict blood vessels in muscles
Parasympathetic Nervous System Effects - ANSWERS-Decreases HR and RR, Constricts blood
vessels in muscles (opposes sympathetic NS)
Coronary Arteries Oxygen Supply - ANSWERS-Dilation
Heart Blood Supply - ANSWERS-Coronary Vessels
Iliac Arteries Destination - ANSWERS-Femoral Arteries
Veins Returning Blood to Right Atrium - ANSWERS-Venae Cavae
Systolic Pressure Definition - ANSWERS-Maximum pressure during left ventricle contraction
Peripheral Pulses Location - ANSWERS-Extremities
Central Pulses Location - ANSWERS-Near the trunk of the body
Decrease in Heart Blood Flow - ANSWERS-Ischemia
Atherosclerosis Definition - ANSWERS-Buildup of calcium and cholesterol in blood vessel walls
Occlusion - ANSWERS-Complete blockage of an artery
