Test 2 Heart Attack

Question 1

What are some S&S of heart attacks

Answer 1

Abnormal chest pain
Last longer than 3-5 mins
Pain goes away then comes back
Sweating around face
Pale or Ashen skin
Dizziness
Vomiting

Question 2

S&S that are more common in women

Answer 2

Stomach, back, jaw pain
Shortness of breath
Nausea or vomiting
Unexplained fatigue

Question 3

Treatment for heart attack

Answer 3

Call 911
Loosen any tight clothes
Comfort patient
Reduce stress
Supply aspirin if needed
Be prepared to give CPR/AED

Question 4

What are the four emergency steps when dealing with an heart attack

Answer 4

Call 911
Give CPR
Use AED
Summon advanced medical care

Question 5

What happens during cardiac arrest

Answer 5

The heart stops beating or beats too irregularly or has weak blood circulation

Question 6

What are some causes for cardic arrest

Answer 6

Heart attack
Electrocution
Respiratory arrest
Drowning

Question 7

What are some S&S for cardic arrest

Answer 7

Unconsciousness

Absence of breathing/ pulse

Question 8

How to treat cardic arrest

Answer 8

Preform CPR

Question 9

Once you start CPR do not stop unless

Answer 9

AED arrives
Signs of life
Advanced medical care arrives
You are presented with DNR (do not resuscitate )
You are tired or scene is not safe

Question 10

What are some CPR complications

Answer 10

Broken ribs
Separation of cartilage
Vomitting
Chaos at scene

Question 11

For a two person rescuer CPR what happens

Answer 11

Rescuer 1 does compression
Rescuer 2 does ventilation

Switch about every 2 mintues

Question 12

If CPR is already started what should the other rescuer do?

Answer 12

1) Confirm if 911 has been called

2) Get AED or assist with care

Question 13

What’s the difference with a two person rescuer with an infant

Answer 13

Rescuer 1 does 15 compression a

Rescuer 2 does 2 breaths

Question 14

When does heart attack occur

Answer 14

Occurs when the heart muscle experiences a loss of oxygenated blood- also known as myocardial infraction(MI)