Cardiac Emergency Assessment and Management Quiz

Assess your understanding of cardiac emergencies with these 14 questions covering symptoms, CPR, defibrillation, and more in this cardiology quiz.

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

Severe headache

Sudden loss of vision

Chest pain or discomfort

Muscle cramps

What is the recommended initial action when suspecting a cardiac emergency?

Apply ice pack to the chest

Encourage deep breathing

Call emergency services immediately

Give the person something to drink

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions during CPR in adults?

1 inch

2 inches

3 inches

4 inches

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

Shortness of breath

Dizziness or lightheadedness

Persistent cough

Nausea or vomiting

During CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), what is the correct hand placement for chest compressions on an adult?

Center of the chest between the nipples

Lower half of the sternum

Over the ribs

Below the rib cage

What does the term 'AED' stand for in relation to cardiac emergencies?

Automated External Dialysis

Advanced Emergency Dispatch

Automated External Defibrillator

Advanced Emergency Drug

What is the term used to describe the cessation of all heart activity?

Cardiac arrest

Heart failure

Cardiogenic shock

Myocardial infarction

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing heart disease?

High blood pressure

Regular exercise

Smoking

Obesity

What is the correct sequence of actions in the event of a cardiac arrest?

Check for breathing, perform chest compressions, call emergency services

Call emergency services, perform chest compressions, check for breathing

Perform chest compressions, check for breathing, call emergency services

Check for breathing, call emergency services, perform chest compressions

#10

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

30 compressions to 2 breaths

15 compressions to 1 breath

100 compressions to 10 breaths

50 compressions to 5 breaths

#11

What is the first step in the 'Chain of Survival' for treating cardiac arrest?

Early defibrillation

Early recognition

Early advanced life support

Early access to emergency medical services

#12

Which medication is commonly administered during a cardiac emergency to help restore a regular heart rhythm?

Aspirin

Nitroglycerin

Epinephrine

Insulin

#13

What is the primary purpose of administering aspirin during a suspected heart attack?

To reduce fever

To alleviate chest pain

To thin the blood and prevent clotting

To reduce blood pressure

#14

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute during CPR for adults?

50-60

70-80

90-100

100-120