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Fisdap Cardiology EMT Initial Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first medication an EMT should consider giving to a patient with chest pain?✔✔ Aspirin
What is the best position for a conscious patient experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath?✔✔ Semi-Fowler’s position
What is the most important treatment priority for a patient with signs of a heart attack?✔✔ Rapid transport to a facility with cardiac capabilities
What heart rhythm has no pulse and shows chaotic electrical activity on the monitor?✔✔ Ventricular fibrillation
What is the classic symptom of myocardial infarction in adults?✔✔ Chest pressure or tightness that may radiate
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What is the action of nitroglycerin during chest pain?✔✔ Dilates blood vessels to reduce cardiac workload
What does it mean when a patient has no detectable pulse but shows organized electrical activity on the monitor?✔✔ Pulseless electrical activity
What is the proper dose of aspirin for chest pain in the prehospital setting?✔✔ 160–325 mg, chewed
Which vital sign change is commonly seen in cardiogenic shock?✔✔ Low blood pressure with a rapid, weak pulse
What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?✔✔ Coronary artery disease
Which symptom may be more common in women experiencing a heart attack?✔✔ Fatigue or nausea without chest pain 2 / 3
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What does pink, frothy sputum most likely indicate in a cardiac patient?✔✔ Pulmonary edema
What is the next action after delivering a shock with an AED?✔✔ Resume CPR immediately
What is the first step in treating a cardiac arrest patient found by EMS?✔✔ Begin chest compressions
What does ST elevation usually suggest on an ECG?✔✔ Ongoing myocardial infarction
What is the maximum number of nitroglycerin doses typically allowed before contacting medical control?✔✔ Three doses
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