Cardiology | Gleneagles Hospitals Malaysia

Cardiology Quiz

Scenario: You come across an individual who suddenly collapses and is unresponsive.

Question 1 of 5

What should you do?

Place the individual in a sitting position.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Give the individual a glass of water.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Check the individual’s breathing and pulse. Start CPR if necessary.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
Apply a cold compress to the individual’s forehead.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Confirm
Next

Scenario: A person complains of chest pain that is radiating to the left arm. 

Question 2 of 5

What action should you take?

Call for an ambulance immediately.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
Give the individual a painkiller.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Allow the individual to lie down and rest.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Offer the individual a warm beverage.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Confirm
Next

You are at a restaurant and notice that a man at the table adjacent to yours is having difficulty
breathing. He is sweating profusely, and his lips are turning blue.

Question 3 of 5

What should you do?

Ignore the man.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Give him an aspirin.
WRONG! 0 / 5
None of the above.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Call for an ambulance immediately.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
Confirm
Next

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 4 of 5

What should you do?

Both A and B.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Give her an aspirin.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Help her to a comfortable position and reassure her.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
None of the above.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Confirm
Next

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 5 of 5

What should you do?

Both A and B.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
Call for an ambulance.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Give him his prescribed medicine.
WRONG! 0 / 5
None of the above.
WRONG! 0 / 5
Confirm
Next