Cardiology fisdap 2024
An 84 year old male has a history of "Heart Problems". Chief Complaint is chest
pain that started 30 mins ago at rest. BP 110/70 P 92 R 20 SPo2 95%. You should -CORRECT ANS-a. Assist patient with prescribed Nitro
an unresponsive 72 year old female is pale with peripheral...
an unresponsive 72 year old female is pale with pe
a 78 year old diabetic pt with a syncopal episode
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Cardiology fisdap 2024
An 84 year old male has a history of "Heart Problems". Chief Complaint is chest
pain that started 30 mins ago at rest. BP 110/70 P 92 R 20 SPo2 95%. You should -CORRECT ANS-a. Assist
patient with prescribed Nitro
an unresponsive 72 year old female is pale with peripheral cyanosis. she has a pulse of 20 beats per
minute, what should you do? -CORRECT ANS-a. transport
A 78 year old diabetic PT with a syncopal episode now complains of anxiety, shortness of breath and
back pain. You suspect? -CORRECT ANS-A) ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME
What is the cause of heart failure? -CORRECT ANS-C. Inadequate ejection of blood from ventricles
A patient complains of chest pain radiating to both shoulders after dinner. He's pale diaphoretic and
slightly short of breath. Vitals are BP 150/90 P 120 R 20. You suspect? -CORRECT ANS-B) MYOCARDIAL
INFARCTION
What pressure is created when the heart contracts and forces blood into the arteries? -CORRECT ANS-
systolic
The vessels that supply the myocardium are called the: -CORRECT ANS-D. Coronary arteries
A 54 year old male complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an hour. The
pain subsided after he rested and took two nitroglycerin tablets. He has had very similar
episodes in the past. He is most likely experiencing: -CORRECT ANS-D. Angina pectoris
what element of blood is affected by sickle cell anemia? -CORRECT ANS-erythocytes
A 76 year old female is in tripod position. She complains of abdominal discomfort,
nausea, dizziness, fatigue. She has taken 2 nitroglycerins with no relief. You should
, suspect -CORRECT ANS-b. MI
A PT is complaining of substernal chest pain with radiating pain to his back and jaw.
The pain is not relieved with rest. You should suspect? -CORRECT ANS-A. Acute myocardial infarction
when assessing an extremely hypothermic patient, what should you do? -CORRECT ANS-b. expect the
pulse check will take more time than norma
a 42 year old female has a pulse and is breathing adequately after a single shock from the AED. in which
position should you place her? -CORRECT ANS-b. recovery
A 49 year old male with a history of heart problems complains of chest pressure and
shortness of breath. You should assist him in taking his prescribed nitroglycerin if he: -CORRECT ANS-B.
Complains of a headache and has a BP of 132/90
What is the primary action of Nitro? -CORRECT ANS-A) Dilate Coronary Arteries
You have just defibrillated a patient who now has a pulse and effective respirations, what position do
you place them in? -CORRECT ANS-C) RECOVERY
what respiratory condition can be directly caused by congestive heart failure -CORRECT ANS-. pulmonary
edema
Which valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and the left ventricle? -CORRECT ANS-D. Mitral
what is the term for adequate circulation of blood through the body's tissue? -CORRECT ANS-perfusion
A 36 year old female with a history of congenital heart defects is slow to respond.
She has pale, cool, and clammy skin. Vital signs are BP 68/30, P 128, R 26. What
should you suspect? -CORRECT ANS-B. Cardiogenic Shock
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