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FIRST AID AND CPR EXAM 3 COMPLETE
DETAILED CASE STUDY
what is the most important thing to do if a heart attack is suspected? - seek medical attention at once.
call 911
What are the possible signs and symptoms of a heart attack? - uncomfortable pressure, fulness,
squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest
pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms
lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath
Why are heart attacks hard to determine? - the pain or discomfort may come and go
not all of the warning signs occur in every heart attack
many victims deny that they could be having a heart attack
What is the name for chest pain that happens when the heart muscle is not getting as much blood as it
needs? - angina pectoris
this can occur as a result of physical exertion, exposure to the cold, emotional stress, or eating
If the first dose of nitroglycerin does not relieve the pain, nitroglycerin may be repeated for a total of
_______ doses in _____ minutes - 3 doses in 10 minutes
In what position should the victim be when administering nitroglycerin? - victim should be sitting or lying
down because it can lower the blood pressure
A stroke is also know as a _____ - Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
What physiological events cause a stroke? - blood vessels to the brain rupture or become plugged
, What are some of the risk factors for a stroke? - age- over 50 years old
taking birth control pills and being over age 30
overweight
hypertension
diabetes
heart disease
family history
What is the main difference between a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and a stroke? - With a TIA, the
symptoms may come and go, they are transient
What is the first aid that should be done for a stroke victim? - first aid- check the ABC's
What is the shock position for a stroke victim? - shock position- on back with head and shoulders slightly
elevated
What are three tests to determine is someone has had a stroke? - arm strength, hand grip strength, and
facial smile test
What physiological event occurs with asthma? - narrowing of the lung air passages
What things can trigger asthma? - exposure to temperature extremes, like cold air, respiratory tract
infection, exercise, strong odors
What are the symptoms of asthma? - coughing
cyanosis
wheezing
nostrils flaring with each breath
FIRST AID AND CPR EXAM 3 COMPLETE
DETAILED CASE STUDY
what is the most important thing to do if a heart attack is suspected? - seek medical attention at once.
call 911
What are the possible signs and symptoms of a heart attack? - uncomfortable pressure, fulness,
squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest
pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms
lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath
Why are heart attacks hard to determine? - the pain or discomfort may come and go
not all of the warning signs occur in every heart attack
many victims deny that they could be having a heart attack
What is the name for chest pain that happens when the heart muscle is not getting as much blood as it
needs? - angina pectoris
this can occur as a result of physical exertion, exposure to the cold, emotional stress, or eating
If the first dose of nitroglycerin does not relieve the pain, nitroglycerin may be repeated for a total of
_______ doses in _____ minutes - 3 doses in 10 minutes
In what position should the victim be when administering nitroglycerin? - victim should be sitting or lying
down because it can lower the blood pressure
A stroke is also know as a _____ - Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
What physiological events cause a stroke? - blood vessels to the brain rupture or become plugged
, What are some of the risk factors for a stroke? - age- over 50 years old
taking birth control pills and being over age 30
overweight
hypertension
diabetes
heart disease
family history
What is the main difference between a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and a stroke? - With a TIA, the
symptoms may come and go, they are transient
What is the first aid that should be done for a stroke victim? - first aid- check the ABC's
What is the shock position for a stroke victim? - shock position- on back with head and shoulders slightly
elevated
What are three tests to determine is someone has had a stroke? - arm strength, hand grip strength, and
facial smile test
What physiological event occurs with asthma? - narrowing of the lung air passages
What things can trigger asthma? - exposure to temperature extremes, like cold air, respiratory tract
infection, exercise, strong odors
What are the symptoms of asthma? - coughing
cyanosis
wheezing
nostrils flaring with each breath
