First Aid FREE First Aid Sudden Medical Emergencies Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A bystander collapses with no pulse. An AED has just arrived. After powering it on, what is the correct next step?

Accepted Answer

Attach the electrode pads to the victim's bare chest

Answer

After powering on the AED, you attach the electrode pads as directed by the device so it can analyze the heart rhythm before advising a shock.

Question 2

A person experiencing a heart attack is conscious and has no known aspirin allergy. Which dose of aspirin is recommended to give while awaiting EMS?

Accepted Answer

325 mg (one regular-strength tablet) or 4 low-dose 81 mg tablets

Answer

A single 325 mg regular-strength aspirin (or four 81 mg chewable tablets) chewed slowly is recommended for a conscious heart attack victim to help prevent clot progression.

Question 3

During a seizure, the patient becomes blue around the lips (cyanotic). What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The patient's airway is partially obstructed and oxygen levels are dropping

Answer

Cyanosis (bluish coloring) around the lips during a seizure signals decreased oxygen saturation, often due to compromised airway or breathing.

Question 4

A hiker suddenly complains of crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm and becomes pale and sweaty. After calling 911, which position is best?

Accepted Answer

Sitting or semi-reclined in a position of comfort

Answer

A cardiac event victim should be placed in a comfortable semi-reclined position (often called the cardiac position) to reduce the heart's workload and ease breathing.

Question 5

A coworker is found unconscious with slow, gasping breaths. This type of breathing is called what, and what action should you take?

Accepted Answer

Agonal breathing — begin CPR immediately

Answer

Agonal breathing (irregular gasping) is a reflex action that is not effective breathing; it is a sign of cardiac arrest and CPR should begin immediately.

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