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20 questions

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Which statement correctly distinguishes a heart attack from cardiac arrest?

A
A heart attack involves blocked blood flow to part of the heart; cardiac arrest means the heart suddenly stops pumping effectively.
B
A heart attack means the heart has stopped pumping; cardiac arrest means blood flow to part of the heart is blocked.
C
Both terms mean that the heart has stopped pumping effectively.
D
Both terms mean that blood flow to part of the heart is blocked.

True or false

1 point

Occasional gasps or irregular breaths count as normal breathing.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

Before approaching someone who may need help, you should check that the scene is safe.

A
True
B
False

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Which set of symptoms could be a heart attack warning sign even when the person has no chest pain?

A
Shortness of breath, nausea, cold sweating, or discomfort in the upper body
B
Only severe chest pain that spreads to both arms
C
Only sudden unresponsiveness and absent breathing
D
Only a brief episode of lightheadedness after standing

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You are helping someone and two other people are nearby. Which instruction best divides the immediate tasks?

A
Ask everyone to wait until the person's condition is clearer.
B
Direct one person to call emergency services and another to get an AED, if available.
C
Send everyone to find private transportation before calling.
D
Ask one person to check for a pulse while the others stand by.

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When possible, use so you can continue helping while communicating with emergency services.

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A person has suspected heart attack symptoms and then suddenly becomes unresponsive. Which statement best explains why their condition may have changed?

A
A heart attack cannot be followed by cardiac arrest.
B
A heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest, so the person's condition may worsen quickly.
C
Cardiac arrest always begins with chest pain.
D
A heart attack and cardiac arrest are two names for the same event.

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Select all symptoms that could be warning signs of a heart attack.

A
Chest pressure or squeezing
B
A need to check for a pulse before calling emergency services
C
Discomfort in the back, neck, jaw, stomach, or one or both arms
D
Cold sweating, nausea, lightheadedness, or shortness of breath
E
Only sharp pain in the chest

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For an unresponsive person, gasping or no breathing is breathing.

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While you are helping someone, they become unresponsive and stop breathing normally. Select all appropriate immediate responses.

A
Alert the dispatcher and begin CPR.
B
Wait to see whether the person becomes responsive again before taking action.
C
Treat the change as cardiac arrest.
D
Pause to check for a pulse before starting care.

Open ended

1 point

A person is awake and has symptoms that may indicate a heart attack. Describe how you should help while waiting for emergency responders.

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When calling emergency services about a person who has collapsed, what information should you give the dispatcher and what should you do next?

A
Give the person's medical history only, then end the call.
B
Give the location and what happened, and follow the dispatcher's instructions.
C
Give only your name and wait for responders to call back.
D
Describe symptoms but withhold the location until responders arrive.

True or false

1 point

A person must have chest pain for their symptoms to be a possible sign of a heart attack.

A
True
B
False

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A person has sudden shortness of breath and nausea but no chest pain. What is the most appropriate response?

A
Rule out a heart attack because there is no chest pain.
B
Treat the symptoms as a possible heart attack and call emergency services promptly.
C
Wait to see whether the symptoms pass before taking action.

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The scene is safe. You tap a person, get no response, and call out for help. What should you check next?

A
Check for a pulse before assessing breathing.
B
Move the person to a vehicle for private transport.
C
Check whether the person is breathing normally.

Written response

1 point

What emergency telephone number should you call in the United States?

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Several bystanders are available while you assist a person in an emergency. How should you delegate tasks?

A
Direct one person to call emergency services and another to get an AED, if available.
B
Ask everyone to leave so you can assess the person without help.
C
Have one person find private transport while another checks for a pulse.

Written response

1 point

What is the full name of the device abbreviated AED?

Written response

1 point

A person has collapsed, is unresponsive, and is not breathing normally. What should a lay rescuer avoid delaying CPR to check?

Written response

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You are assisting someone while waiting for emergency responders. What ongoing action should you take to notice changes in the person's condition?