Cardiac Emergencies and Giving CPR

What are some commom signs and symptoms of a heart attack?

Everyone that experiences a heart attack has the same symptoms.

Other medical conditions, such as diabetes, may make symptoms of heart attack more subtle.

What are some reasons a person may delay seeking medical attention when they are experiencing signs or symptoms of a heart attack?

Which medications may be given for heart attack symptoms?

Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack are the same.

The Cardiac Chain of Survival is the same for adults, children, and infants.

Put the steps for Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival in correct order.

1. Recognize emergecy and call 9-1-1
2. Early CPR
3. Early defibrillation (use AED)
4. Early Advanced Life Support (EMS on-scene care and transport)
5. Integrated post-cardiac arrest care

The compressions -to-breaths ratio is different for adults, children, and infants.

When providing rescue breaths during CPR for an infant, you should create a seal over the infant's nose and mouth with your mouth as you provide the rescue breaths.

When should you stop giving CPR?

You are at an office building and see an employee who suddenly started complaining of chest pain. The patient is also complaining of shortness of breath and nausea. You obtain SAMPLE history from the patient. Which of the following suggest that the patient is experiencing a heart attack

You have been performing CPR on a patient and the patient begins to breathe. You also note a pulse. Which action is most appropriate?

Which of the following statements best reflects the experience of a heart attack in a woman?

Match the following vocabulary terms