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EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam questions withcorrect answers
Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive
impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? Correct Answer-Early
CPR and defibrillation
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest.
You should: Correct Answer-Resume chest compressions
What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for
spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? Correct Answer-10
seconds
When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a
depth of ___ at a rate of ___. Correct Answer-2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-
rescuer CPR? Correct Answer-30:2
When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you
palpate? Correct Answer-Brachial
When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the
patient for return of respirations/circulation every ____ minutes. Correct
Answer-2
, What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an
unresponsive child? Correct Answer-Chest compressions
Cardiogenic shock is caused by: Correct Answer-Inadequate function of
the heart muscle
Pericardial effusion Correct Answer-Collection of fluid between the
pericardial sac and the myocardium
Cardiac tamponade Correct Answer-Occurs when blood leaks into the
space between the pericardium and the pericardial sac
Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade: Correct Answer-Beck triad:
the presence of jugular vein distention, muffled heart sounds, and a
narrowing pulse pressure where the systolic and diastolic blood
pressures start to merge.
Signs of cardiogenic shock: Correct Answer--Skin may be cool,
clammy, and ashen
-High BP
-Rapid, shallow breathing
-Weak, irregular pulse
-Anxiety, nausea
You arrive on scene to find a conscious 58YOF sitting up and reporting
severe chest pain and SOB. She is anxious and "feels like she's going to
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