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What is arteriosclerosis?
What is arteriosclerosis?
- A disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain
- A condition where arteries become hardened and narrowed (correct)
- A disease that causes blood clots in the legs
- A genetic defect in the heart present at birth
Which of the following is an example of a cardiovascular disease?
Which of the following is an example of a cardiovascular disease?
- Congenital heart disease (correct)
- Arteriosclerosis
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
What does peripheral arterial disease primarily affect?
What does peripheral arterial disease primarily affect?
- The brain
- The lungs
- The heart muscle
- Extremities, especially the legs (correct)
Coronary heart disease results from arteriosclerosis in which arteries?
Coronary heart disease results from arteriosclerosis in which arteries?
What emergency conditions are significantly increased by CVD?
What emergency conditions are significantly increased by CVD?
What happens as cholesterol and plaque build up inside arteries?
What happens as cholesterol and plaque build up inside arteries?
What is the term used to describe significantly reduced blood flow to the heart muscle?
What is the term used to describe significantly reduced blood flow to the heart muscle?
Which condition may result in angina pectoris or myocardial infarction?
Which condition may result in angina pectoris or myocardial infarction?
What can arteriosclerosis go undetected for many years?
What can arteriosclerosis go undetected for many years?
Which term is used to describe intermittent chest pain or pressure in patients with coronary heart disease?
Which term is used to describe intermittent chest pain or pressure in patients with coronary heart disease?
What does angina pectoris result from?
What does angina pectoris result from?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of cardiac arrest?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of cardiac arrest?
What is a common cause of cardiac emergencies in infants and children according to the text?
What is a common cause of cardiac emergencies in infants and children according to the text?
What is the characteristic duration of pain associated with angina?
What is the characteristic duration of pain associated with angina?
How can you confirm whether a patient is in cardiac arrest according to the text?
How can you confirm whether a patient is in cardiac arrest according to the text?
Which condition is referred to as fibrillation according to the text?
Which condition is referred to as fibrillation according to the text?
What is the surest sign of cardiac arrest based on the text?
What is the surest sign of cardiac arrest based on the text?
What are some common causes of cardiac emergencies in infants and children mentioned in the text?
What are some common causes of cardiac emergencies in infants and children mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended position when performing chest compressions on an infant for CPR?
What is the recommended position when performing chest compressions on an infant for CPR?
Why is it advisable to avoid rocking back and forth while performing chest compressions?
Why is it advisable to avoid rocking back and forth while performing chest compressions?
When should you consider performing chest compressions with one hand only?
When should you consider performing chest compressions with one hand only?
Why is it important to lock your elbows and press straight down onto the patient’s sternum during CPR?
Why is it important to lock your elbows and press straight down onto the patient’s sternum during CPR?
In which method is compressing the chest with less effort mentioned in the text?
In which method is compressing the chest with less effort mentioned in the text?
What should you avoid doing if you are on your knees when performing chest compressions?
What should you avoid doing if you are on your knees when performing chest compressions?
When should a defibrillator be used for a patient experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest?
When should a defibrillator be used for a patient experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest?
What should one responder do while the second responder prepares the defibrillator during a cardiac arrest?
What should one responder do while the second responder prepares the defibrillator during a cardiac arrest?
What type of pads should be selected for a child when using a defibrillator?
What type of pads should be selected for a child when using a defibrillator?
When is defibrillation not indicated?
When is defibrillation not indicated?
What should be done if the patient has a large quantity of chest hair during defibrillator use?
What should be done if the patient has a large quantity of chest hair during defibrillator use?
Why is it important to be familiar with all the details of how your defibrillator works?
Why is it important to be familiar with all the details of how your defibrillator works?
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