Cardiac Emergency Management Quiz

Chest pain or discomfort is a common symptom of a heart attack.

Giving aspirin to chew is the recommended initial action for suspected heart attacks.

Regular exercise is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.

Starting chest compressions is the recommended first aid for sudden cardiac arrest.

A blood clot blocking a coronary artery is the primary cause of a heart attack.

Shortness of breath is a symptom of congestive heart failure.

Atrial fibrillation is primarily caused by abnormal electrical signals in the heart.

Ventricular fibrillation is a life-threatening heart rhythm requiring immediate defibrillation.

The recommended CPR ratio for adults is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

Coronary angiography can detect blockages in coronary arteries.

Cardiac arrest is a sudden cessation of heart activity requiring prompt medical intervention.

In CPR, the 'C' stands for compression during cardiac arrest.

Sitting upright is the recommended position for someone with chest pain and suspected heart attack.

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the surgical procedure to open blocked arteries and restore normal blood flow to the heart.

Streptokinase is commonly administered to dissolve blood clots during a heart attack.

Muffled heart sounds are a symptom of cardiac tamponade.

A headache is a common side effect of nitroglycerin administration.

The primary goal of cardiac rehabilitation programs is to promote lifestyle changes and improve heart health.

Smoking is a primary risk factor for developing atherosclerosis.