Cardiac Emergencies and First Aid Quiz

Test your knowledge on heart attacks, CPR, and AED use. Learn essential skills to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies.

#1

Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?

Sudden loss of consciousness
Persistent chest pain or pressure
Fever and chills
Muscle cramps
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#2

What is the recommended first aid action for someone experiencing a heart attack?

Give them a massage
Encourage them to take deep breaths
Call emergency medical services (EMS) immediately
Offer them a painkiller
#3

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a heart attack?

Nausea or vomiting
Sudden numbness or weakness in the limbs
Shortness of breath
Pain or discomfort in the jaw or neck
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#4

Which of the following is a common risk factor for cardiac emergencies?

Regular exercise
Healthy diet
Smoking
Adequate sleep
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#5

Which of the following is a common symptom of cardiac arrest?

Sudden loss of taste
Sudden loss of smell
Sudden loss of consciousness
Sudden loss of appetite
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#6

What is the correct sequence of steps in performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?

Airway, Breathing, Compression
Breathing, Compression, Airway
Compression, Airway, Breathing
Airway, Compression, Breathing
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#7

Which of the following is a potential cause of cardiac arrest?

High blood sugar levels
Severe allergic reaction
Traumatic injury to the leg
Untreated irregular heart rhythms
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#8

What is the term used to describe a sudden cessation of heartbeat?

Arrhythmia
Asystole
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
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#9

Which action should you take first when you witness someone collapsing and suspect cardiac arrest?

Check for a pulse
Begin CPR immediately
Call for emergency medical help
Administer aspirin
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#10

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in CPR for adults?

15 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 5 breaths
15 compressions to 5 breaths
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#11

What does the acronym AED stand for in the context of cardiac emergencies?

Advanced Emergency Diagnosis
Automated External Defibrillator
Advanced Emergency Dispatch
Automated Emergency Deployment
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#12

What should you do if someone is choking and becomes unresponsive?

Perform abdominal thrusts
Continue with chest compressions
Begin rescue breaths
Initiate CPR
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#13

What should you do if someone with a suspected heart attack becomes unconscious and is breathing normally?

Administer aspirin
Check for a pulse
Place them in the recovery position
Begin CPR
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#14

What is the purpose of defibrillation in cardiac emergencies?

To stop the heart temporarily
To restart the heart's normal rhythm
To induce heart palpitations
To slow down the heart rate
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