First Aid: Heart Attack and Angina Pectoris
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What is a common trigger for asthma?

  • Cold air (correct)
  • Hyperventilation
  • Panic attack
  • Emotional distress
  • What is a symptom of an asthma attack?

  • Numbness in hands and legs
  • Dry mouth
  • Abnormally rapid breathing
  • Wheezing (correct)
  • What should you do when assisting a casualty with an asthma attack?

  • Encourage the casualty to breathe rapidly
  • Give the casualty oxygen
  • Sit the casualty down in a comfortable position (correct)
  • Lie the casualty down
  • What is a common manifestation of acute anxiety?

    <p>Hyperventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of hyperventilation?

    <p>Numbness and cramping in hands and legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when assisting a casualty with hyperventilation?

    <p>Sit the casualty down in a comfortable position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of hyperventilation?

    <p>Emotional distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign of a severe asthma attack?

    <p>Cyanosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the casualty's condition deteriorates during an asthma attack?

    <p>Dial 999 to activate EMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior exhibited by a casualty with hyperventilation?

    <p>Attention seeking behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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