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?

    <p>To improve blood flow to the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Support their head and shoulders, and sit them upright</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for a heart attack?

    <p>Myocardial Infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Encourage them to take their prescribed medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To help them breathe more easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To activate the Emergency Medical Services (EMS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Their vital signs, such as pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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