FCCS FCCS Cardiovascular Emergencies 3

Question 1

Dobutamine is preferred over norepinephrine in which hemodynamic state?

Accepted Answer

Cardiogenic shock with low cardiac output and adequate blood pressure

Answer

Septic shock with high cardiac output

Answer

Hemorrhagic shock

Answer

Neurogenic shock

Question 2

Beck's triad (hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sounds) is classic for which emergency?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac tamponade

Answer

Tension pneumothorax

Answer

Massive pulmonary embolism

Answer

Acute aortic dissection

Question 3

What ECG finding is pathognomonic for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)?

Accepted Answer

ST elevation ≥ 1mm in ≥ 2 contiguous leads

Answer

New left bundle branch block only

Answer

Inverted T waves in V1-V4

Answer

Diffuse ST depression

Question 4

Which medication should be avoided in right ventricular infarction with hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerin (preload reducers)

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Heparin

Answer

Oxygen

Question 5

What is the recommended CPR compression-to-ventilation ratio for adults with an advanced airway in place?

Accepted Answer

Continuous compressions at 100–120/min with 1 breath every 6 seconds

Answer

30:2

Answer

15:2

Answer

50:1

Question 6

Electrical alternans on ECG is most associated with which diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac tamponade

Answer

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Answer

Brugada syndrome

Answer

Hypokalemia