Cardiology | Gleneagles Hospitals Malaysia

Cardiology Quiz

Scenario: You witness someone collapse and lose consciousness.

Question 1 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 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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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 3 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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Scenario: You come across an individual who suddenly collapses and is unresponsive.

Question 4 of 5

What should you do?

A) Give the individual a glass of water.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Check the individual’s breathing and pulse. 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 5 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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