Cardiovascular Emergencies and Resuscitation Quiz

Chest pain or discomfort is a common symptom of a heart attack, often accompanied by other signs such as shortness of breath and nausea.

Cardiac arrest refers to the sudden stop of heartbeat and cardiac function.

Smoking is a common risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, contributing to the development of heart conditions.

Ventricular fibrillation is a sudden, unexpected loss of consciousness and pulse due to an electrical malfunction in the heart.

Severe chest pain is not a typical symptom of a stroke; common symptoms include sudden numbness, confusion, and difficulty speaking.

Pericarditis is characterized by sharp chest pain that worsens with deep breaths, often caused by inflammation of the pericardium.

Administering oxygen during cardiovascular resuscitation is crucial for maintaining oxygen supply to tissues.

Defibrillation is the primary intervention for restoring normal heart rhythm in ventricular fibrillation.

Cardiac tamponade, the accumulation of fluid around the heart, can be a complication of acute myocardial infarction.

The recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR in adults is 30 compressions to 2 ventilations.

Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm with rapid, irregular contractions of the atria.

Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is commonly used to dissolve blood clots in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction.

The primary goal of treatment for a patient in cardiogenic shock is to increase cardiac output.

Left ventricular failure is a common cause of acute pulmonary edema, leading to the accumulation of fluid in the lungs.

Early administration of antibiotics is not a component of the 'Chain of Survival' in emergency cardiac care.

Cardioversion is a medical procedure used to restore normal sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.

The narrowing of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup is known as coronary artery disease, a common cause of heart-related issues.

The primary goal of treatment for a patient experiencing aortic dissection is to control blood pressure and prevent further tearing of the aorta.

Pericardial effusion, the accumulation of fluid around the heart, is a common complication of acute myocarditis.