Cardiology Quiz

You are at home with your elderly father, who has a history of heart disease. He suddenly

complains of chest pain and shortness of breath.

Question 1 of 5

What should you do?

A) Give him his prescribed medicine.

WRONG! 0 / 5

B) Call for an ambulance.

WRONG! 0 / 5

C) Both A and B.

CORRECT! 1 / 5

D) None of the above.

WRONG! 0 / 5

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You are at the grocery store and you notice that an elderly woman is having trouble breathing. She is clutching her chest and looks pale.

Question 2 of 5

What should you do?

A) Give her an aspirin.

WRONG! 0 / 5

B) Help her to a comfortable position and reassure her.

CORRECT! 1 / 5

C) Both A and B.

WRONG! 0 / 5

D) None of the above.

WRONG! 0 / 5

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Scenario: You witness someone collapse and lose consciousness.

Question 3 of 5

What should you do?

A) Give the individual a glass of water

WRONG! 0 / 5

B) Check for pulse and breathing. Start CPR if necessary

CORRECT! 1 / 5

C) Place the individual in a sitting position

WRONG! 0 / 5

D) Apply a cold compress to the individual’s forehead

WRONG! 0 / 5

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You are at work and notice that a coworker is sweating profusely, complaining of nausea, and

has pale skin. You ask him if he is feels okay and he says he has chest pain.

Question 4 of 5

What should you do?

A) Call for an ambulance immediately.

CORRECT! 1 / 5

B) Encourage him to drink water.

WRONG! 0 / 5

C) Both A and B.

WRONG! 0 / 5

D) None of the above.

WRONG! 0 / 5

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Scenario: An individual suddenly becomes weak on one side of the body and has slurred

speech.

Question 5 of 5

What action should you take?

A) Give the individual a piece of chocolate.

WRONG! 0 / 5

B) Offer the individual a warm compress.

WRONG! 0 / 5

C) Have the individual lie flat on the back.

WRONG! 0 / 5

D) Call for an ambulance immediately.

CORRECT! 1 / 5

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