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Which of the following statements is true about cardiac arrest?
Which of the following statements is true about cardiac arrest?
- Cardiac arrest is always caused by a heart attack.
- Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart fails to pump blood effectively. (correct)
- Cardiac arrest can be treated without immediate medical intervention.
- Cardiac arrest is a non-emergency medical condition.
What is the immediate cause of cardiac death in the absence of medical intervention?
What is the immediate cause of cardiac death in the absence of medical intervention?
- Heart failure
- Heart attack
- Coronary artery disease
- Cardiac arrest (correct)
What is the term used to describe a sudden cardiac arrest?
What is the term used to describe a sudden cardiac arrest?
- Heart attack
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (correct)
- Coronary artery disease
- Cardiac death
What are the common symptoms experienced by individuals before entering cardiac arrest?
What are the common symptoms experienced by individuals before entering cardiac arrest?
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What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest?
What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest?
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