EMT FISDAP Cardiology Exam 2026-2027 UPDATE PRIORITY EXAM BEST GRADE 75 Questions 8pages

Which intervention or interventions would have the MOST positive impact on the cardiac arrest patient's outcome? -SELECTED ANSWER- Early CPR and defibrillation The AED gives "no shock" message to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. You should: -SELECTED ANSWER- Resumechest compressions What is the maximum amount of time that should be spent checking for spontaneous breathing in an unresponsive child? -SELECTED ANSWER- 10 seconds When performing CPR on an adult, you should compress the chest to a depth of at a rate of . - answer- 2.0-2.4 in, 100-150BPM What is the appropriate compression to ventilation ratio for adult two-rescuer CPR? -SELECTED ANSWER30:2 When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery should you palpate? -SELECTED ANSWER- Brachial When performing CPR on an adult or child, you should reassess the patient for return of respirations/circulation every minutes. -SELECTED ANSWER- 2 What is the preferred method of removing a foreign body in an unresponsive child? -SELECTED ANSWER- Chestcompressions Cardiogenic shock is caused by: -SELECTED ANSWER- Inadequate function of the heart muscle Pericardial effusion -SELECTED ANSWER- Collection of fluid between the pericardial sac and the myocardium Cardiac tamponade -SELECTED ANSWER- Occurs when blood leaks into the space between the