Cardiac Emergencies and Giving CPR
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15 questions
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First Aid/CPR Course
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What are some commom signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
What are some commom signs and symptoms of a heart attack?
2
Everyone that experiences a heart attack has the same symptoms.
Everyone that experiences a heart attack has the same symptoms.
2
Other medical conditions, such as diabetes, may make symptoms of heart attack more subtle.
Other medical conditions, such as diabetes, may make symptoms of heart attack more subtle.
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What are some reasons a person may delay seeking medical attention when they are experiencing signs or symptoms of a heart attack?
What are some reasons a person may delay seeking medical attention when they are experiencing signs or symptoms of a heart attack?
2
Which medications may be given for heart attack symptoms?
Which medications may be given for heart attack symptoms?
2
Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack are the same.
Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack are the same.
2
The Cardiac Chain of Survival is the same for adults, children, and infants.
The Cardiac Chain of Survival is the same for adults, children, and infants.
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Put the steps for Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival in correct order.
Put the steps for Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival in correct order.
- Recognize emergecy and call 9-1-1
- Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
- Early CPR
- Early Advanced Life Support (EMS on-scene care and transport)
- Early defibrillation (use AED)
2
The compressions -to-breaths ratio is different for adults, children, and infants.
The compressions -to-breaths ratio is different for adults, children, and infants.
2
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 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.
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When should you stop giving CPR?
When should you stop giving CPR?
4
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 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
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You have been performing CPR on a patient and the patient begins to breathe. You also note a pulse. Which action is most appropriate?
You have been performing CPR on a patient and the patient begins to breathe. You also note a pulse. Which action is most appropriate?
2
Which of the following statements best reflects the experience of a heart attack in a woman?
Which of the following statements best reflects the experience of a heart attack in a woman?
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Match the following vocabulary terms
Match the following vocabulary terms
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
cardiac arrest | arrow_right_alt | blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked |
cardiac chain of survival | arrow_right_alt | heart stops beating or beats ineffectively |
agonal breaths | arrow_right_alt | isolated or infrequent breaths - without normal breathing |
heart attack | arrow_right_alt | 5 actions that increase the likelihood of surviving cardiac arrest. |