Illness or death
Make my heart beat
All about the Rhythm
What am I
Broken Heart
100
I am a pump problem that allows fluid to back up into the body and the lungs
CHF
100
What is the appropriate number of compressions per minute.
100-120
100
The two rhythms an AED will shock
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia
100
I take oxygen rich blood away from the heart and feed the rest of the body.
Arteries
100
SA node beats 60-100 bpm however when it stops working the AV node takes over and fires at a rate of
40-60 BPM
200
I cause shortness of breath, chest pain, and usually occur after recent travel if not addressed I cause death
PE
200
Explain how an ACE inhibitor works to reduce blood pressure
Blocks ACE to block the conversion of angiotensin I
200
I am the hearts quivering last chance to keep pumping before it stops
VFIB
200
I can disecct all the way to the abdomen causing hypovolemia.
Aorta
200
Bilateral crackles in the lungs indicate what disease
CHF
300
I cause a bulge in the aorta that if not treated may rupture and cause death
Aortic Aneurysm
300
What is the dose and route of EPI administered during cardiac arrest.
EPI 1:10 1mg IV/IO.
300
The red button is for
Defibrillation
300
I can cause heart palpations, shortness of breath, sometimes chest pain and syncope I can be fast and or slow.
Heart Arrhythmias
300
What is the equation for cardiac output
Stroke volume x heart rate
400
Name five signs or symptoms of cardiac chest pain in women.
Chest pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, fatigue
400
How many joules does the patient get defibrillated at
360
400
This are the two most important interventions in cardiac arrest?
High Quality chest compressions and early defibrillation
400
As I get worse my blood pressure narrows, I cause poor perfusion, and chest pain.
Cardiac Tamponade.
400
Name the four valves in the heart in order.
Tricuspid, Pulmonic, Bicuspid, Aortic
500
This specific MI has the highest mortality rate
Widow maker is located LAD
500
If you regain ROSC how long are you waiting on scene until you transport?
10 minutes
500
A P wave signifies ___________
Atrial depolarization
500
I Narrow or obstruct the artery and deprive the heart of oxygen
MI
500
Tell me the difference between an aortic aneurysm and an aortic dissection.
Aortic aneurysm is a bulge of weakened vessel wall, Dissection is a tear that separates from the rest of the wall.
600
This plaque buildup may lead to a MI
Atherosclerosis
600
How do you calculate MAP?
DBP +1/3(PP)
600
Name all of the heart's conduction pathway in order
SA, AV, Bundle of His, Bundle branches, Purkinje fibers
600
Detachment of the tunica intima resulting in a "false lumen"
Aortic Dissection
600
The cordae tendonae anchor into the endocardium via the ____________
Papillary muscle
700
The difference between stable and unstable angina
Stable is relieved with NTG/rest
Unstable is not relieved with NTG/rest
700
What electrolyte is a major component in your cardiac myocytes action potential?
Calcium
700
What two phases does the T wave get split into?
Absolute refractory
Relative refractory
700
I occur when blunt force trauma triggers an R on T phenomenon
Commotio Cordis
700
Where are your primary baroreceptors located?
Aortic Arch