pg. 1 EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam/ Cardiology Fisdap All 200+ Updated Practice Questions with Correct Verified Answers/ Latest 2024- 2025.
A 54 year old complains of chest tightness after raking leaves for an hour. The pain subsided after rest and two nitroglycerin. He has had very similar episodes in the past. He is most likely experiencing? - ANSWER - angina pectoris
At what rate should single rescuer CPR be performed for a 17 year old female? - ANSWER - 120 per min
A 40 year old patient with a history of coronary artery disease and recent mastectomy is complaining of chest discomfort. Vitals are P 120, R 22, and BP 80/54. You should suspect? - ANSWER - cardiogenic shock
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is typically administered? - ANSWER - sublingually
A patient was struck by lightning. You should suspect? - ANSWER - irregular heart beat
During CPR which of the following is most important? - ANSWER - Minimal interruptions during compression
A buildup of calcium and cholesterol form plaque inside a blood vessel which would most likely be the cause? - 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? - ANSWER - obtain vital signs
What is the cause of heart failure? - ANSWER - Inadequate ejection of blood from the ventricles
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pg. 2 A cardiac arrest patient has been down for 6 minutes without care. What should you do? - ANSWER - Start compressions
An adult patient is in cardiac arrest with bystander CPR in progress. What should you do? - ANSWER - Continue CPR while partners does AED
If the heart lacks the power to pump blood through the circulatory system, it is known as? - ANSWER - cardiogenic shock
A 67 year old male has significant shortness of breath, chest pain, and nausea. He is ashen and clammy.Vitals are BP 90/60, P 148, and R 34. You should? - ANSWER - to place in the supine position
A child is in cardiac arrest with unknown down time. What should you do? - ANSWER - Perform CPR while attaching AED
When do coronary arteries fill with blood? - ANSWER - Diastole
A 36 year old female with history of congenital heart defects is slow to respond. She is pale, cool, and clammy. Vitals are BP 68/30, P 128, and R 26. What should you suspect? - ANSWER - cardiogenic shock
A 73 year old female has chest pain and shortness of breath with bilateral crackles. Vitals are 80/40, P 112, and R 22. What is the most likely cause? - ANSWER - cardiogenic shock
A 65 year old male complains of weakness and indigestion that began in the morning. Vitals are 150/90, P 116, and R 24. You should suspect? - ANSWER - MI (myocardial infraction)
at is the primary action of Nitroglycerin? - ANSWER - Dilates coronary arteries
20.An oriented 78 year old female with pale, moist skin is complaining of indigestion. Vital signs are BP 180/90, P 116, and irregular, R 24 and regular. What should you suspect? - ANSWER - Myocardial Infarction
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pg. 3 A patient presents with a sudden onset of tearing chest pain, absent radial pulse on the right arm, and a history of high blood pressure. - ANSWER - aortic dissection A 67 year old male with a history of asthma complains of chest tightness, shortness of breath. Took 1 Nitro but no relief. He is pale and sweaty. Oxygen saturation of 76%. What should you do? - ANSWER - Give oxygen via non rebreather
Sudden severe increase of blood pressure is called? - ANSWER - hypertensive crisis
A 64 year old patient tells you I feel like I'm about to die. You administer Nitro and oxygen and there is no relief of chest pain. Vitals are BP 90/66, P 60, R 24. You should? - ANSWER - Transport Immediately
69 year old male lying in bed complains of chest pain during your primary assessment he becomes unresponsive and pulseless. What should you do? - ANSWER - Move Him To A Hard Surface
What valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle? - ANSWER - mitral valve
Which patient is most likely to benefit from an AED? - ANSWER - 54 year old choking patient who becomes unresponsive with no carotid pulse
What action does Aspirin have in the body that makes it beneficial for patients experiencing an AMI? - ANSWER - Prevents platelets from clotting
Which vessels regulate regional blood flow to the capillary bodies? - ANSWER - arterioles
Which of the following is the largest artery in the body? - ANSWER - Aorta
Systolic blood pressure measures which of the following? - ANSWER - ventricular contraction
The pulmonary artery carries? - ANSWER - deoxygenated blood away from the heart
What is the muscular middle layer of the heart? - ANSWER - myocardium
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