EMT FISDAP Cardiology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

FISDAP EMT Cardiology practice test Questions and answers latest update

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? - Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: - Resume chest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? - 10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ at a rate of ___. - 2.0...

Within two minutes of assisting your patient with his third nitroglycerin tablet, he complains of dizziness and becomes sweaty. Radial pulses are present, rapid, and weak. You should suspect that the: - ans Nitroglycerin causes vasodilation and decreased perfusion A 48 year old male complains of 8/10 chest pain that radiates to his neck. Vital signs are BP 112/78, P 60, R 18. The patient's daily medications include Metoprolol, Cialis, and aspirin. What should you do? - ans Transport ...

The collective set of regulations and ethical considerations governing the EMT is called: a. duty to act b. scope of practice c. advanced directives d. good samaritan laws - ans B Legislation that governs the skills and medical interventions that may be performed by the EMT is: a. standardized (uniform) throughout the country b. different from state to state c. standardized for regions within a state d. governed by the US Department of Transportation - ans B When the ...

The collective set of regulations and ethical considerations governing the EMT is called: a. duty to act b. scope of practice c. advanced directives d. good samaritan laws - ans B Legislation that governs the skills and medical interventions that may be performed by the EMT is: a. standardized (uniform) throughout the country b. different from state to state c. standardized for regions within a state d. governed by the US Department of Transportation - ans B When the ...

From the atmosphere, what structures does air pass through during ventilation? - ans Starts in atmosphere, then nose, nasopharyngeal space/orophargyneal space (if mouth breather), then pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli What is the purpose of the nasal passages and nasopharynx? - ans To warm/humidify air as it passes through What is the difference between respiration and ventilation? - ans Respiration refers to the exchange of gases in the alveoli, ventilation...

When would do not start CPR - ans 1. Rigor mortis 2. decapitation of the head 3. DNR How to treat hypotension - ans Lay them down supine and elevate the legs, call for ALS, rapid transport Signs and symptoms of a cardiac dysrhythmia - ans Dyspnea, SVT (heart rate above 150), irregular heartbeat and atrial fibrillation, too slow 15-20 minutes no pulse/CPR - ans start CPR and call medical directors to see when to terminate How can EMS reduce cardiovascular deaths? - ans Enc...

A 61 y/o M with chest pain took one dose of nitroglycerine prior to your arrival. He has experienced no relief. Vital signs are BP 88/44, P 58, R 22. What should you do? a. assist with the administration of aspirin b. apply oxygen c. transport immediately d. administer a second dose of nitroglycerine - ans a. assist with the administration of aspirin He is hypotensive and doesn't meet the requirements for additional nitroglycerine. It is important to administer aspirin early when yo...

A 44-year-old man reports dizziness and lightheadness. His BP is 88/26 mm Hg, his heart rate is 190 beats per minute and weak. His skin is cool clammy and pale. Why is his BP low? - ans decreased ventricular timing Switching compressors during two-rescuer CPR: - ans should occur every two minutes throughout the arrest Stable angina - ans chest pain that occurs when a person is active or under severe stress Unstable angina - ans chest pain that occurs while a person is at...