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Symptoms of Severe Oxygen Deprivation

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What should you do to a casualty suspected of having a heart attack?

Raise their legs and support their back (correct)
Make them walk to a safe location
Keep them standing to prevent fainting
Lie them down completely flat

What is the term for reduced blood supply to the heart muscle?

Myocardial Infarction
Coronary Artery Disease
Angina Pectoris (correct)
Heart Failure

What should you do if a casualty collapses without warning?

Check for breathing and start CPR if necessary (correct)
Try to wake them up by shouting
Do nothing and wait for the EMS
Give them a glass of water to drink

What is the purpose of raising a casualty's legs?

To improve blood flow to the heart (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a casualty is experiencing shortness of breath?

Support their head and shoulders, and sit them upright (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocardial Infarction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a casualty is experiencing chest pain?

Encourage them to take their prescribed medication (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should you loosen tight clothing on a casualty suspected of having a heart attack?

To help them breathe more easily (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dialing 999 in a heart attack scenario?

To activate the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you monitor and record for a casualty suspected of having a heart attack?

Their vital signs, such as pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure (A) Signup and view all the answers

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