Cardiac Emergencies and Giving CPR

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Cardiac Emergencies and Giving CPR

Last updated almost 5 years ago

15 questions

Note from the author:

First Aid/CPR Course

Review this video on the basics of the circulatory system, then complete the assignment.  You will need information from your notes and class information on Cardiac Emergencies and CPR

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First Aid/CPR Course

Review this video on the basics of the circulatory system, then complete the assignment.  You will need information from your notes and class information on Cardiac Emergencies and CPR

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

Everyone that experiences a heart attack has the same symptoms.

True

False

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

True

False

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

cost of medical care

lack of knowledge or failure to recognize signs and symptoms of heart attack.

denial or fear

concerns about feeling foolish or embarrassed if for "false alarm"

inadequate access to health care (location, lack of insurance, transportation)

Which medications may be given for heart attack symptoms?

nitroglycerin, if the person has a prescription

chewable aspirin (if they are able to chew and swallow)

ibuprofen (advil, motrin) (if they are able to swallow)

acetaminophen (tylenol) (if they are able to swallow)

naproxen (aleve) (if they are able to swallow)

Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack are the same.

True

False

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

True

False

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

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

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

True

False

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.

True

False

When should you stop giving CPR?

When EMS arrives and takes over

When the patient becomes responsive (breathing)

You decide you have done enough and don't want to continue

You performed 5 cycles of compressions and breaths with no change in the patient.

If the scene becomes unsafe

You are alone and are too tired to continue

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

The pain is described as squeezing and unrelieved by rest.

The pain does not radiate.

The patient has a history of high blood pressure (hypertension)

The patient is sitting up and leaning forward.

The patient complains of feeling dizzy.

The patient's face is flushed.

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

Cancel the call for more advanced medical personnel.

Stop chest compressions but continue ventilations

Stop CPR and continue to monitor the patient while maintaining an open airway.

Obtain an AED to check the heart rhythm.

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

Women often report their symptoms earlier than men.

Women rarely experience shortness of breath.

Chest pain in women typically is sudden and short-lived.

Like men, women commonly experience chest pain as the main complaint.

Match the following vocabulary terms

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
agonal breaths		blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked
heart attack		heart stops beating or beats ineffectively
cardiac chain of survival		isolated or infrequent breaths - without normal breathing
cardiac arrest		5 actions that increase the likelihood of surviving cardiac arrest.

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

chest pain that lasts longer than 3 to 5 minutes and is not relieved by resting

trouble breathing

unresponsiveness

nausea or vomiting

extreme fatigue

discomfort or pain that spreads to one or both arms

sweating

feeling of axiety

pale or gray skin

dizziness or light-headedness

Everyone that experiences a heart attack has the same symptoms.

True

False

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

True

False

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

cost of medical care

lack of knowledge or failure to recognize signs and symptoms of heart attack.

denial or fear

concerns about feeling foolish or embarrassed if for "false alarm"

inadequate access to health care (location, lack of insurance, transportation)

Which medications may be given for heart attack symptoms?

nitroglycerin, if the person has a prescription

chewable aspirin (if they are able to chew and swallow)

ibuprofen (advil, motrin) (if they are able to swallow)

acetaminophen (tylenol) (if they are able to swallow)

naproxen (aleve) (if they are able to swallow)

Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack are the same.

True

False

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

True

False

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

Recognize emergecy and call 9-1-1

Early CPR

Early defibrillation (use AED)

Early Advanced Life Support (EMS on-scene care and transport)

Integrated post-cardiac arrest care

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

True

False

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.

True

False

When should you stop giving CPR?

When EMS arrives and takes over

When the patient becomes responsive (breathing)

You decide you have done enough and don't want to continue

You performed 5 cycles of compressions and breaths with no change in the patient.

If the scene becomes unsafe

You are alone and are too tired to continue

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

The pain is described as squeezing and unrelieved by rest.

The pain does not radiate.

The patient has a history of high blood pressure (hypertension)

The patient is sitting up and leaning forward.

The patient complains of feeling dizzy.

The patient's face is flushed.

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

Cancel the call for more advanced medical personnel.

Stop chest compressions but continue ventilations

Stop CPR and continue to monitor the patient while maintaining an open airway.

Obtain an AED to check the heart rhythm.

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

Women often report their symptoms earlier than men.

Women rarely experience shortness of breath.

Chest pain in women typically is sudden and short-lived.

Like men, women commonly experience chest pain as the main complaint.

Match the following vocabulary terms

agonal breaths

blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked

heart attack

heart stops beating or beats ineffectively

cardiac chain of survival

isolated or infrequent breaths - without normal breathing

cardiac arrest

5 actions that increase the likelihood of surviving cardiac arrest.