Cardiovascular Emergencies and First Aid Quiz

Test your knowledge on heart attacks, CPR, strokes, and more. Learn life-saving first aid techniques for cardiovascular emergencies.

#1

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

Sudden sharp pain in the leg
Severe headache
Chest pain or discomfort
Blurred vision
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#2

What is the recommended action for a person experiencing a heart attack?

Give them water to drink
Lay them on their back
Call emergency medical services immediately
Encourage them to walk around
#3

What is the first step in providing first aid to a person experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest?

Check for a pulse
Begin CPR immediately
Apply an AED
Call emergency medical services
#4

Which of the following is a symptom of a stroke?

Chest pain
Sudden confusion or trouble speaking
Nausea and vomiting
Joint pain
#5

What is the acronym used to identify the signs of a stroke?

FAST
SAFE
CLEAR
SPEED
#6

What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in adults?

Heart attack
High blood pressure
Obesity
Electric shock
#7

What is the most common type of arrhythmia?

Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia
Sinus bradycardia
#8

Which action should you take for a person experiencing a fainting episode?

Immediately offer them food or drink
Elevate their legs and loosen tight clothing
Shake them to wake them up
Sprinkle water on their face
#9

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 1 breath
15 compressions to 1 breath
#10

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

High cholesterol
Regular exercise
Obesity
Smoking
#11

Which blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body?

Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
#12

What is the term for a sudden, severe drop in blood pressure resulting in inadequate blood flow to the body's organs?

Hypertension
Shock
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
#13

What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes?

Heart murmurs
Hypertension
Congenital heart defects
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
#14

What is the purpose of using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) during a cardiac arrest?

To regulate blood pressure
To administer medications
To shock the heart back into a normal rhythm
To provide oxygen to the lungs
#15

Which medication is commonly used to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation?

Aspirin
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Insulin
Metoprolol
#16

Which of the following is a common symptom of shock?

Rapid heartbeat
Low blood sugar
High blood pressure
Increased urine output
#17

What is the purpose of administering nitroglycerin to a person with chest pain?

To decrease heart rate
To dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow to the heart
To reduce blood pressure
To relieve anxiety
#18

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of untreated hypertension?

Stroke
Heart attack
Kidney failure
Low blood sugar

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