FISDAP CARDIOLOGY Correct
Questions & Answers(RATED A)
Cardiac Arrest Treatment - ANSWER Rapid CPR and early application of an AED.
Maintain open airway, apply high concentration of oxygen, non rebreather mask.
Dyspnea - ANSWER Shortness of breath, labored or difficulty breathing.
AED Indications - ANSWER Pulseless
Not Breathing
Unresponsive
AED Use - ANSWER AED says "analyzing" do not touch patient.
Chest Pain - ANSWER Administer Oxygen
AED Shockable Rhythms - ANSWER V-Tach
V-Fib
Acute Myocardial Infarction - ANSWER Often called a Heart Attack. The condition in
which a portion of the myocardium dies as a result of oxygen starvation.
Best known heart problem symptom - ANSWER Chest Pain
AED Single Shock - ANSWER After a single shock from an AED, and patient regains
pulse, place patient in recovery position.
Coronary Arteries - ANSWER Blood vessels that supply the myocardium
Congestive Heart Failure - ANSWER Congestive Heart Failure is often a complication
with a heart attack.
Cardiogenic Shock - ANSWER Shock or lack of perfusion brought on by inadequate
pumping action of the heart.
Often the result of a heart attack or congestive heart failure.
Angina Pectoris - ANSWER Pain in the chest. In this condition coronary artery disease
has narrowed the arteries that supply the heart.
Occurring when blood supply to the heart is reduced and a portion of the heart muscle
is not recieving enough oxygen.
