Cardiology Quiz

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

Question 1 of 5

What action should you take?

A) Give the individual a piece of chocolate.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Call for an ambulance immediately.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
C) Have the individual lie flat on the back.
WRONG! 0 / 5
D) Offer the individual a warm compress.
WRONG! 0 / 5
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Scenario: You come across an individual who suddenly collapses and is unresponsive.

Question 2 of 5

What should you do?

A) Place the individual in a sitting position.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Apply a cold compress to the individual’s forehead.
WRONG! 0 / 5
C) Give the individual a glass of water.
WRONG! 0 / 5
D) Check the individual’s breathing and pulse. Start CPR if necessary.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
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Scenario: You witness someone collapse and lose consciousness.

Question 3 of 5

What should you do?

A) Apply a cold compress to the individual’s forehead
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Give the individual a glass of water
WRONG! 0 / 5
C) Check for pulse and breathing. Start CPR if necessary
CORRECT! 1 / 5
D) Place the individual in a sitting position
WRONG! 0 / 5
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Scenario: A person complains of chest pain that is radiating to the left arm. 

Question 4 of 5

What action should you take?

A) Allow the individual to lie down and rest.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Offer the individual a warm beverage.
WRONG! 0 / 5
C) Call for an ambulance immediately.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
D) Give the individual a painkiller.
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 5 of 5

What should you do?

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