FDNY EMS FINAL EXAM Part 2 questions
and answers
Cardiogenic shock - ANSWERS Caused by inadequate function of the heart or
pump failure
Edema - ANSWERS Fluid accumulation between cells in body tissues, causing
swelling
Preload - ANSWERS Volume of blood coming to the heart increases, the
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Cardiogenic shock - ANSWERS Caused by inadequate function of the heart or
pump failure
Edema - ANSWERS Fluid accumulation between cells in body tissues, causing
swelling
Preload - ANSWERS Volume of blood coming to the heart increases, the
precontraction pressure in the heart builds up
Afterload - ANSWERS The force or resistance against which the heart pumps.
Obstructive shock - ANSWERS Shock that occurs when there is a block to blood
flow in the heart or great vessels, causing an insufficient blood supply to the
body's tissues.
Pulmonary embolism - ANSWERS A clot or other material lodges in vessels of the
lung
Distributive shock - ANSWERS A condition that occurs when there is widespread
dilation of the small arterioles, small venules, or both.
, Septic shock - ANSWERS Shock caused by severe infection, usually a bacterial
infection.
Neurogenic shock - ANSWERS Usually the result of high spinal cord injury
ROSC - ANSWERS Return of spontaneous circulation
High quality CPR - ANSWERS *Compression rate of at least 100 per minute
(100/min)
*Compression depth of 1/3 of anterior-posterior diameter of chest. 2" in an adult
and 1 1/2 " in an infant
*Complete chest recoil & minimizing interruptions & avoid excessive ventilations.
Two arrhythmias you can shock - ANSWERS VFib/Pulseless VTach
Abdominal-thrust maneuver - ANSWERS The preferred method to dislodge a
severe airway obstruction in adults and children; also called the Heimlich
maneuver.
Chest thrusts - ANSWERS For pregnant patients. Quick presses into the middle of
the breastbone to force an obstruction out of the airway
Dyspnea - ANSWERS Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
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