Cardiovascular and Stroke Emergencies
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What is the primary cause of coronary artery disease?

  • Plaque formation on the inner lining of arteries (correct)
  • Inadequate blood flow to the affected body organ
  • Damaged blood vessels
  • Lack of oxygen supply to the heart

What is the leading cause of death in Americans annually?

  • Heart diseases (correct)
  • Diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Stroke

What is the name of the condition characterized by pain in the chest?

  • Myocardial infarction
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Angina pectoris (correct)

What happens to the blood flow to the heart as a result of coronary artery disease?

<p>It becomes occluded (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step a First Aid provider should take when dealing with a patient with chest pain?

<p>Consider the patient as having a serious heart emergency until proven otherwise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between stable and unstable angina?

<p>The symptoms of the two types are often similar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the learning objectives in Part 1?

<p>To describe the prevention methods of cardiac diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary topic of discussion in Part 2?

<p>Stroke and its prevention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the learning objectives in Part 1 and Part 2?

<p>Part 1 focuses on coronary artery disease, while Part 2 focuses on stroke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the appendix in the provided content?

<p>To discuss cardiac emergencies and stroke during COVID-19 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common goal of the learning objectives in both Part 1 and Part 2?

<p>To describe the prevention methods of cardiac diseases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)?

<p>Diseases to coronary arteries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of coronary arteries?

<p>To provide oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of low oxygen supply to the heart muscle?

<p>Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a condition where the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen?

<p>Ischemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of first aid care for Myocardial infarction?

<p>To stabilize the patient's condition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Angina pectoris?

<p>A symptom of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of a hemorrhagic stroke?

<p>Rupture of a blood vessel in the brain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal when activating EMS for stroke victims?

<p>Reaching a specialized hospital as soon as possible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the FAST assessment?

<p>To identify symptoms of a stroke (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you suspect someone is having a stroke?

<p>Call an ambulance immediately (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

<p>A temporary blockage of a cerebral blood vessel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is time crucial in the case of a stroke?

<p>Because brain cells can be damaged or die without prompt treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to protect the airway?

<p>Tilt the head to the side (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be given to the stroke victim?

<p>Nothing by mouth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial to remember when dealing with stroke victims?

<p>Time is Brain! (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary prevention method for stroke?

<p>Managing blood pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the patient has a seizure?

<p>Take seizure precautions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What position should an unconscious patient with a pulse be placed in?

<p>Recovery position (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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