Cardiovascular Emergency Response and Life-saving Techniques Quiz

Test your knowledge of cardiovascular emergencies with questions on CPR steps, heart attack symptoms, AED use, and more.

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What is the first step in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?

Check for breathing

Check for responsiveness

Call emergency services

Begin chest compressions

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

Persistent coughing

Sudden onset of fever

Sharp pain in the chest

Sore throat

What is the primary purpose of the Heimlich maneuver?

To treat a heart attack

To clear an obstructed airway

To perform CPR

To control bleeding

What is the first thing you should do if you suspect someone is having a heart attack?

Perform CPR

Administer aspirin

Call emergency services

Offer them water

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

High blood pressure

Low cholesterol levels

Smoking

Diabetes

What should you do first if you find an unconscious person who is not breathing?

Check for a pulse

Begin CPR immediately

Check for responsiveness

Administer rescue breaths

During CPR, what is the compression to ventilation ratio for adults?

30 compressions to 2 ventilations

15 compressions to 2 ventilations

5 compressions to 1 ventilation

10 compressions to 1 ventilation

Which artery is often used to check for a pulse during an emergency?

Femoral artery

Carotid artery

Brachial artery

Radial artery

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

1 inch

2 inches

3 inches

4 inches

#10

What does the term 'ABC' stand for in the context of emergency first aid?

Assess, Breathe, Circulate

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Alert, Breathe, Care

Action, Breathing, Circulate

#11

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

15 compressions to 2 breaths

30 compressions to 2 breaths

10 compressions to 1 breath

5 compressions to 1 breath

#12

What is the correct hand placement for performing chest compressions on an adult during CPR?

Over the lower half of the sternum

Over the upper half of the sternum

Between the ribs

Over the belly button

#13

What is the purpose of an automated external defibrillator (AED)?

To administer medications

To provide oxygen to the patient

To deliver an electric shock to the heart

To measure blood pressure

#14

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a stroke?

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg

Severe headache with no known cause

Difficulty speaking or understanding speech

Persistent coughing and sneezing

#15

What is the correct order of steps in the Chain of Survival for treating cardiac arrest?

Early recognition, early CPR, early defibrillation, post-cardiac arrest care

Early defibrillation, early recognition, early CPR, post-cardiac arrest care

Early recognition, early defibrillation, early CPR, post-cardiac arrest care

Early CPR, early recognition, early defibrillation, post-cardiac arrest care