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Cardiology FISDAP practice question and answer
Question 1: 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?
- assist with the administration of aspirin
- apply oxygen
- transport immediately
- administer a second dose of nitroglycerine
Correct answer: a. assist with the administration of aspirin
Question 2: A 42 y/o M is unresponsive. He was found behind a
restaurant and bystanders are unsure how long he has been there. What should you do?
- open the airway with a manual manoeuvre
- assist his ventilations
- check for a carotid pulse
- check for a medical alert bracelet
Correct answer: c. check for a carotid pulse
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Question 3: A diaphoretic 65 y/o M is experiencing a sudden
onset of left jaw pain. Vital signs are BP 118/80, P 70, R 18.What should you suspect?
- acute coronary syndrome
- non-traumatic brain injury
- pulmonary embolism
- dental abscess
Correct answer: a. acute coronary syndrome
Question 4: Where does the heart receive its nutrition from
blood passing through?
- coronary artery
- pulmonary artery
- coronary vein
- aorta
Correct answer: a. coronary artery
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Question 5: Which of the following would suggest a syncopal
episode?
- brief period of unconsciousness
- high blood sugar
- prolonged period of confusion
- left-sided weakness
Correct answer: a. brief period of unconsciousness
Question 6: A 45 y/o F complains of weakness, SOB, back pain,
and pressure in her chest. What should you suspect?
- hypertensive emergency
- dissecting aortic aneurysm
- spontaneous pneumothorax
- myocardial infarction
Correct answer: d. myocardial infarction
Question 7: A 56 y/o M complains of epigastric pain that started
an hour ago. He is diaphoretic and the pain is radiating into his left arm. What should you suspect?
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- angina pectoris
- peptic ulcer disease
- myocardial infarction
- anxiety attack
Correct answer: c. myocardial infarction
Question 8: A 48 y/o M suddenly becomes confused after taking
nitroglycerine. He is sitting upright but is unable to follow your directions. What should you do?
- check his BGL
- obtain a stroke scale assessment
- place him in a supine position
- obtain a blood pressure
Correct answer: c. place him in a supine position
Question 9: An unresponsive 72 y/o F is pale with peripheral
cyanosis. She has a pulse of 20 bpm. What should you do?
- contact medical control
- perform a sternal rub