#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
#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?
#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