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Fisdap Cardiology EMT initial exam questions withcorrect answers
The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest.
You should? Correct Answer-resume chest compressions
Which interventions would have the MOST positive impact on a cardiac
arrest patient's outcome? Correct Answer-Early CPR and defibrillation
What is the max 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, 100-120
BPM
What is the appropriate compression to ventillation ratio for adult two-
rescuer CPR? Correct Answer-30:2
A 54 year old complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an
hour. The pain subsided after rest and two nitro. He has had very similiar
episodes in the past. He is most likely experiencing? Correct Answer-
Angina Pectoris
At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old
female? Correct Answer-120 per min
, A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease recent
mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals are P 120, R 22
and BP 80/54. you should suspect? Correct Answer-Cardiogenic shock
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered?1 Correct
Answer-sublingually
A patient was struck by lighting, you should suspect? Correct Answer-an
irregular heartbeat
DUring CPR which of the following is most importnat? Correct Answer-
minimal interruptions during compressions
A buildup of calcium and cholestrol lform plaque inside a blood vessel
which would most likely be the cause? Correct 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? Correct
Answer-Obtain vital signs
What is the cause of heart failure? Correct Answer-Inadequcation
ejection of blood from the ventricles
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