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What should you suggest a casualty do if they believe they can handle it?
What should you suggest a casualty do if they believe they can handle it?
- Take a low-dose ASA tablet
- Administer CPR immediately
- Chew one regular ASA tablet (correct)
- Spray nitroglycerin under the tongue
How often can Nitroglycerin be repeated to relieve pain?
How often can Nitroglycerin be repeated to relieve pain?
- Every 5-10 minutes (correct)
- Every hour
- Every 20 minutes
- Every 30 minutes
What may happen if a person takes Viagra or CIALIS along with nitroglycerin?
What may happen if a person takes Viagra or CIALIS along with nitroglycerin?
- Decrease in blood pressure (correct)
- Increase in blood pressure
- No effect on blood pressure
- Increase in heart rate
When does a stroke occur?
When does a stroke occur?
What is the purpose of asking a casualty if they have taken any other medications when assisting with Nitroglycerin?
What is the purpose of asking a casualty if they have taken any other medications when assisting with Nitroglycerin?
How is Nitroglycerin supposed to be taken?
How is Nitroglycerin supposed to be taken?
What should you do if there is no response while performing CPR on an infant casualty?
What should you do if there is no response while performing CPR on an infant casualty?
What is the depth of chest compressions recommended when performing CPR on an infant?
What is the depth of chest compressions recommended when performing CPR on an infant?
What is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations in CPR for infants?
What is the correct ratio of compressions to ventilations in CPR for infants?
What should you do if you are alone with an unresponsive infant and no phone available?
What should you do if you are alone with an unresponsive infant and no phone available?
What should you do if the infant casualty begins to breathe effectively during CPR?
What should you do if the infant casualty begins to breathe effectively during CPR?
How should you open the airway when performing CPR on an infant?
How should you open the airway when performing CPR on an infant?
What precaution should be taken if you or the casualty is submersed in water and an AED is needed?
What precaution should be taken if you or the casualty is submersed in water and an AED is needed?
When using an AED on a casualty lying on a metal surface, what should you do?
When using an AED on a casualty lying on a metal surface, what should you do?
What is the recommended action regarding jewelry and piercings when applying AED pads?
What is the recommended action regarding jewelry and piercings when applying AED pads?
What should be done if a casualty becomes responsive after defibrillation but remains unresponsive?
What should be done if a casualty becomes responsive after defibrillation but remains unresponsive?
In a post-resuscitation scenario, what information is crucial to provide emergency services personnel?
In a post-resuscitation scenario, what information is crucial to provide emergency services personnel?
Where can regulations regarding the requirement of AEDs in workplaces typically be found?
Where can regulations regarding the requirement of AEDs in workplaces typically be found?
What is the recommended rate for chest compressions during CPR for a child casualty?
What is the recommended rate for chest compressions during CPR for a child casualty?
How long should you check for breathing when assessing a child casualty in CPR?
How long should you check for breathing when assessing a child casualty in CPR?
What should you do if a child casualty is not breathing effectively during CPR?
What should you do if a child casualty is not breathing effectively during CPR?
What should you do after performing 5 cycles of CPR on a child casualty and you are alone with no phone?
What should you do after performing 5 cycles of CPR on a child casualty and you are alone with no phone?
What should you do if there is no response when assessing a child casualty in CPR?
What should you do if there is no response when assessing a child casualty in CPR?
What is the correct hand position when giving compressions to a child casualty during CPR?
What is the correct hand position when giving compressions to a child casualty during CPR?
What should you do when taking over CPR from another rescuer?
What should you do when taking over CPR from another rescuer?
Why is two-rescuer CPR beneficial compared to one-rescuer CPR?
Why is two-rescuer CPR beneficial compared to one-rescuer CPR?
What is recommended to maintain effective chest compressions during two-rescuer CPR?
What is recommended to maintain effective chest compressions during two-rescuer CPR?
What is the advantage of two-rescuer CPR allowing the team to perform effective chest compressions for a longer period of time?
What is the advantage of two-rescuer CPR allowing the team to perform effective chest compressions for a longer period of time?
How does two-rescuer CPR minimize the time compressions are interrupted for ventilations?
How does two-rescuer CPR minimize the time compressions are interrupted for ventilations?
In two-rescuer CPR, what should the second rescuer do after the first rescuer performs 30 compressions?
In two-rescuer CPR, what should the second rescuer do after the first rescuer performs 30 compressions?
What should be done if a casualty loses consciousness and stops breathing?
What should be done if a casualty loses consciousness and stops breathing?
What is the purpose of asking a casualty if they have taken any other medications when assisting with Nitroglycerin?
What is the purpose of asking a casualty if they have taken any other medications when assisting with Nitroglycerin?
How often can Nitroglycerin be repeated, if needed, to relieve pain?
How often can Nitroglycerin be repeated, if needed, to relieve pain?
What may happen if a person takes Viagra® or CIALIS® along with nitroglycerin?
What may happen if a person takes Viagra® or CIALIS® along with nitroglycerin?
When does a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) occur?
When does a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) occur?
How should Nitroglycerin tablets or sprays be administered for relief of chronic angina pain?
How should Nitroglycerin tablets or sprays be administered for relief of chronic angina pain?
What is the term used to describe the condition of constant high blood pressure?
What is the term used to describe the condition of constant high blood pressure?
Why is hypertension often referred to as the 'silent killer'?
Why is hypertension often referred to as the 'silent killer'?
What risk does high blood pressure increase due to changes in the cardiovascular system?
What risk does high blood pressure increase due to changes in the cardiovascular system?
What is the potential consequence of constant high blood pressure?
What is the potential consequence of constant high blood pressure?
How might a person with hypertension feel despite having high blood pressure?
How might a person with hypertension feel despite having high blood pressure?
What is one of the consequences of high blood pressure that increases the risk of eye problems?
What is one of the consequences of high blood pressure that increases the risk of eye problems?
What is the correct position to place a casualty with paralysis?
What is the correct position to place a casualty with paralysis?
What is the purpose of CPR?
What is the purpose of CPR?
What does cardiac arrest mean for a casualty?
What does cardiac arrest mean for a casualty?
What is the initial action recommended when a casualty becomes unconscious?
What is the initial action recommended when a casualty becomes unconscious?
How does positioning a casualty with paralysis help prevent further damage?
How does positioning a casualty with paralysis help prevent further damage?
What are common causes of cardiac arrest according to the text?
What are common causes of cardiac arrest according to the text?
What is the recommended rate of compressions per minute when performing CPR?
What is the recommended rate of compressions per minute when performing CPR?
How long should you check for breathing when assessing a casualty in CPR?
How long should you check for breathing when assessing a casualty in CPR?
What is agonal breathing characterized by?
What is agonal breathing characterized by?
What is the depth of chest compressions recommended when performing CPR on an adult?
What is the depth of chest compressions recommended when performing CPR on an adult?
What should you do immediately after giving 30 chest compressions during CPR?
What should you do immediately after giving 30 chest compressions during CPR?
Why is it important to count compressions out loud during CPR?
Why is it important to count compressions out loud during CPR?
What is the recommended action when using an AED on a casualty who is submersed in water?
What is the recommended action when using an AED on a casualty who is submersed in water?
Why should AED pads be avoided over piercings or jewelry?
Why should AED pads be avoided over piercings or jewelry?
In a post-resuscitation scenario, what is the role of the AED if the casualty starts breathing but remains unresponsive?
In a post-resuscitation scenario, what is the role of the AED if the casualty starts breathing but remains unresponsive?
What information is important to provide emergency services personnel after a successful defibrillation?
What information is important to provide emergency services personnel after a successful defibrillation?
Where can one typically find regulations concerning the requirement of AEDs in workplaces?
Where can one typically find regulations concerning the requirement of AEDs in workplaces?
What action should be taken regarding metal surfaces when using an AED on a casualty?
What action should be taken regarding metal surfaces when using an AED on a casualty?
What is the purpose of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the context of sudden cardiac arrests?
What is the purpose of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the context of sudden cardiac arrests?
Why is it crucial for an automated external defibrillator (AED) to only shock when Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) or pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) is present?
Why is it crucial for an automated external defibrillator (AED) to only shock when Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) or pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) is present?
Why is defibrillation considered a critical factor in improving survival rates from cardiac arrest?
Why is defibrillation considered a critical factor in improving survival rates from cardiac arrest?
What is the main role of CPR in conjunction with automated external defibrillation (AED) during sudden cardiac arrests?
What is the main role of CPR in conjunction with automated external defibrillation (AED) during sudden cardiac arrests?
In what situation would an automated external defibrillator (AED) not administer a shock according to the text?
In what situation would an automated external defibrillator (AED) not administer a shock according to the text?
Why is time highlighted as a critical factor in determining survival from cardiac arrest?
Why is time highlighted as a critical factor in determining survival from cardiac arrest?
What should be done if a casualty is wearing a nitroglycerin patch that obstructs AED pad placement?
What should be done if a casualty is wearing a nitroglycerin patch that obstructs AED pad placement?
What precaution should be taken when using an AED on a casualty in a wet environment?
What precaution should be taken when using an AED on a casualty in a wet environment?
What is the recommended approach if a casualty has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator?
What is the recommended approach if a casualty has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator?
What is the special consideration for using AEDs on pregnant patients?
What is the special consideration for using AEDs on pregnant patients?
In what scenario should adult pads be used for a child when an AED with special pediatric settings is unavailable?
In what scenario should adult pads be used for a child when an AED with special pediatric settings is unavailable?
What should be done if a casualty is wearing a medication patch that interferes with AED pad placement?
What should be done if a casualty is wearing a medication patch that interferes with AED pad placement?
What action should be taken if a casualty starts breathing on their own after defibrillation but remains unresponsive?
What action should be taken if a casualty starts breathing on their own after defibrillation but remains unresponsive?
What should you do if defibrillation is successful, but the casualty starts breathing and becomes responsive?
What should you do if defibrillation is successful, but the casualty starts breathing and becomes responsive?
Why is it recommended to leave the AED attached even after successful defibrillation?
Why is it recommended to leave the AED attached even after successful defibrillation?
What detail is important for emergency services personnel regarding an AED usage scenario?
What detail is important for emergency services personnel regarding an AED usage scenario?
Why should AED pads not be placed over piercings or jewelry?
Why should AED pads not be placed over piercings or jewelry?
What is a precaution to take if either you or the casualty is submerged in water and an AED is needed?
What is a precaution to take if either you or the casualty is submerged in water and an AED is needed?
What should be checked if an AED indicates 'Check Electrodes'?
What should be checked if an AED indicates 'Check Electrodes'?
What is a recommended monthly check for maintaining an AED?
What is a recommended monthly check for maintaining an AED?
What is one crucial aspect in maintaining an AED's readiness for use?
What is one crucial aspect in maintaining an AED's readiness for use?
Why is it important for workplaces to have an established AED policy?
Why is it important for workplaces to have an established AED policy?
What might an AED display to indicate it is ready for use?
What might an AED display to indicate it is ready for use?
Why should workplaces prioritize regular maintenance of AED units?
Why should workplaces prioritize regular maintenance of AED units?
What is the term for the condition where a person's blood pressure stays high all the time?
What is the term for the condition where a person's blood pressure stays high all the time?
Why is hypertension often described as the 'silent killer'?
Why is hypertension often described as the 'silent killer'?
What is one of the risks associated with high blood pressure due to changes in the cardiovascular system?
What is one of the risks associated with high blood pressure due to changes in the cardiovascular system?
How do the tissues of the cardiovascular system get affected by hypertension over time?
How do the tissues of the cardiovascular system get affected by hypertension over time?
Which condition arises when a person's blood pressure stays high constantly?
Which condition arises when a person's blood pressure stays high constantly?
What is the term used to refer to the first aid technique for a heart attack?
What is the term used to refer to the first aid technique for a heart attack?
