EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam Questions with Correct AnswersWhich intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiacarrest patient's outcome?✔✔Early CPR and defibrillationThe AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should:✔✔Resume chest compressionsWhat is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneousbreathing in an unresponsive child?✔✔10 secondsWhen performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of ___ ata rate of ___.✔✔2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPMWhat is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer CPR?✔✔30:2When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate?✔✔BrachialWhen performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for return ofrespirations/circulation every ____ minutes.✔✔2What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive child?✔✔Chest compressionsCardiogenic shock is caused by:✔✔Inadequate function of the heart musclePericardialeffusion✔✔Collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and themyocardiumCardiac tamponade✔✔Occurs when blood leaks into the space between thepericardium and the pericardial sacSigns and symptoms of cardiac tamponade:✔✔Beck triad: the presence of jugular veindistention, muffled heart sounds, and a narrowing pulse pressure where the systolic anddiastolic blood pressures start to merge.Signs of cardiogenic shock:✔✔-Skin may be cool, clammy, and ashen-High BP-Rapid, shallow breathing-Weak, irregular pulse-Anxiety, nauseaPreview Mode
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