Cardiology fisdap 2023 Exam with Answers 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 Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer A) ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME What is the cause of heart failure? - Correct Answer 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 Answer B) MYOCARDIAL
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What pressure is created when the heart contracts and forces blood into the arteries? - Correct Answer systolic The vessels that supply the myocardium are called the: - Correct Answer 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 Answer D. Angina pectoris what element of blood is affected by sickle cell anemia? - Correct Answer 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 1 / 2
suspect - Correct Answer 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 Answer A. Acute myocardial infarction when assessing an extremely hypothermic patient, what should you do? - Correct Answer 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 Answer 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 Answer B.Complains of a headache and has a BP of 132/90 What is the primary action of Nitro? - Correct Answer 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 Answer C) RECOVERY what respiratory condition can be directly caused by congestive heart failure - Correct Answer .pulmonary edema Which valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and the left ventricle? - Correct Answer D.Mitral what is the term for adequate circulation of blood through the body's tissue? - Correct Answer 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 Answer B. Cardiogenic Shock
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