29 Questions
What is the primary cause of coronary artery disease?
Plaque formation on the inner lining of arteries
What is the leading cause of death in Americans annually?
Heart diseases
What is the name of the condition characterized by pain in the chest?
Angina pectoris
What happens to the blood flow to the heart as a result of coronary artery disease?
It becomes occluded
What is the first step a First Aid provider should take when dealing with a patient with chest pain?
Consider the patient as having a serious heart emergency until proven otherwise
What is the difference between stable and unstable angina?
The symptoms of the two types are often similar
What is the main goal of the learning objectives in Part 1?
To describe the prevention methods of cardiac diseases
What is the primary topic of discussion in Part 2?
Stroke and its prevention
What is the main difference between the learning objectives in Part 1 and Part 2?
Part 1 focuses on coronary artery disease, while Part 2 focuses on stroke
What is the purpose of the appendix in the provided content?
To discuss cardiac emergencies and stroke during COVID-19
What is the common goal of the learning objectives in both Part 1 and Part 2?
To describe the prevention methods of cardiac diseases
What is the main cause of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)?
Diseases to coronary arteries
What is the main function of coronary arteries?
To provide oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle
What is the outcome of low oxygen supply to the heart muscle?
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
What is the term for a condition where the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen?
Ischemia
What is the goal of first aid care for Myocardial infarction?
To stabilize the patient's condition
What is Angina pectoris?
A symptom of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
What is the main cause of a hemorrhagic stroke?
Rupture of a blood vessel in the brain
What is the primary goal when activating EMS for stroke victims?
Reaching a specialized hospital as soon as possible
What is the purpose of the FAST assessment?
To identify symptoms of a stroke
What should you do when you suspect someone is having a stroke?
Call an ambulance immediately
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
A temporary blockage of a cerebral blood vessel
Why is time crucial in the case of a stroke?
Because brain cells can be damaged or die without prompt treatment
What should be done to protect the airway?
Tilt the head to the side
What should be given to the stroke victim?
Nothing by mouth
What is crucial to remember when dealing with stroke victims?
Time is Brain!
What is a primary prevention method for stroke?
Managing blood pressure
What should be done if the patient has a seizure?
Take seizure precautions
What position should an unconscious patient with a pulse be placed in?
Recovery position
Test your knowledge of cardiovascular and stroke emergencies, including myocardial infarction, angina, and TIA. This quiz covers the key concepts from Chapter 1 of First Aid for Colleges and Universities, 10th Edition.
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