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Which of the following is an example of a medical emergency?
Which of the following is an example of a medical emergency?
- Severe flu
- Excruciating knee pain
- Intense stomach ache
- Heart attack (correct)
- None of the above
What is the primary reason for considering a heart attack a medical emergency?
What is the primary reason for considering a heart attack a medical emergency?
- It causes severe pain
- It can lead to death if not treated promptly (correct)
- It is a rare occurrence
- It requires hospitalization
- None of the above
Which term is synonymous with 'heart attack'?
Which term is synonymous with 'heart attack'?
- Angina pectoris
- Glyceryl tri nitrate (GTN)
- Pedal edema
- Myocardial infarction (correct)
- None of the above
What is the purpose of Glyceryl tri nitrate (GTN) in managing a casualty presenting with suspected cardiac compromise?
What is the purpose of Glyceryl tri nitrate (GTN) in managing a casualty presenting with suspected cardiac compromise?
What is the main focus of performing primary and secondary assessment of a casualty in an emergency situation?
What is the main focus of performing primary and secondary assessment of a casualty in an emergency situation?
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Medical emergency
Medical emergency
A situation requiring immediate medical attention, like a heart attack.
Heart attack
Heart attack
A medical emergency also known as myocardial infarction caused by blocked blood flow to the heart.
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction
The medical term for a heart attack, indicating damage to the heart muscle.
Glyceryl tri nitrate (GTN)
Glyceryl tri nitrate (GTN)
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Assessment in emergencies
Assessment in emergencies
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