Want to pass your CNA Exam?
Heart Attack Quiz
Start
Congratulations - you have completed Heart Attack Quiz. You score was %%SCORE%%.
Your answers are highlighted below.
|
Question 1
|
What is not a common sign or symptom for a heart attack?
|
A
|
Shortness of breath
|
|
B
|
Pain upon palpation of the chest
|
|
C
|
Excessive sweating
|
|
D
|
Shortness of Breath
|
|
E
|
All of the above
|
Question 1 Explanation:
There should be no pain when palpating the chest during a heart attack. If there is pain upon palpation, its probably not a heart attack.
|
Question 2
|
What is the first thing we should do if we suspect that our patient is having a heart attack?
|
A
|
Immediately give him or her oxygen
|
|
B
|
Grab him or her a glass of water
|
|
C
|
Get his or her Nitroglycerine
|
|
D
|
Call 911 or get help
|
Question 2 Explanation:
The first thing you should do is activate the EMS system, then get to work on your patient.
|
Question 3
|
You have a male patient he is complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. You immediately call 911 and request assistance. What would be a good treatment for this patient?
|
A
|
If the patient has orders for oxygen you may administer it. Contact your RN to see if it is appropriate to increase oxygen in this emergent situation.
|
|
B
|
If the patient takes nitroglycerine, you may assist him in taking his medications
|
|
C
|
Keep the patient calm and relaxed, making sure to minimize any type of exercising
|
|
D
|
If the patient takes Aspirin, you may assist the patient in taking his medication
|
|
E
|
All of the above would be good treatments for a heart attack
|
Question 3 Explanation:
All of these treatments are great treatments for a heart attack.
|
Question 4
|
A patient of yours is having shortness of breath and chest pain. You call 911 immediately. As you are hanging up the phone your patient goes unconscious. What should you do?
|
A
|
Check to see if he is breathing
|
|
B
|
Check to see if he still has a pulse
|
|
C
|
Begin CPR if he is not breathing and has no pulse
|
|
D
|
A & B are correct
|
|
E
|
All of the above are correct
|
Question 4 Explanation:
When a patient goes unconscious check for breathing, then check for a pulse, if the patient is not breathing and has no pulse, begin CPR immediately.
|
Question 5
|
Why is oxygen important for a patient having a heart attack?
|
A
|
100% Oxygen helps to decrease the patients blood pressure
|
|
B
|
100% Oxygen will help break up any blockages in the arteries
|
|
C
|
100% Oxygen will help to increase oxygen availability in the blood, and hopefully increase oxygenation of tissues
|
|
D
|
None of the above are true
|
Once you are finished, click the button below. Any items you have not completed will be marked incorrect. Get Results
There are 5 questions to complete.
|
←
|
→
|
Return
Shaded items are complete.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| End |
Return
questions
question
Correct
Wrong
Partial-Credit
You have not finished your quiz. If you leave this page, your progress will be lost.
Correct Answer
You Selected
Not Attempted
Final Score on Quiz
Attempted Questions Correct
Attempted Questions Wrong
Questions Not Attempted
Total Questions on Quiz
Question Details
Results
Date
Score
Hint
Time allowed
minutes
seconds
Time used
Answer Choice(s) Selected
Question Text
Need more practice!
Keep trying!
Not bad!
Good work!
Perfect!
Stroke Quiz
Start
Congratulations - you have completed Stroke Quiz. Please fill out the form below and we will email you test results. %%FORM%%
Your answers are highlighted below.
|
Question 1
|
What is not a common sign or symptom of a stroke?
|
A
|
Incontinence
|
|
B
|
Indistinguishable Words
|
|
C
|
Facial Droop
|
|
D
|
One Sided Weakness (unilateral weakness)
|
|
E
|
All of these are common signs and symptoms for a stroke victim.
|
|
Question 2
|
When a patient has a stroke what is the number one goal for that patients treatment?
|
A
|
Control the patients airway, make sure that drool does not get in the way of his or her breathing
|
|
B
|
Call 911 and get the patient to the hospital as quickly as possible
|
|
C
|
Assess the patient and find out what kind of a stroke the patient is having
|
|
D
|
Get 100% oxygen onto this patient as quickly as possible
|
|
E
|
B and C are correct
|
Question 2 Explanation:
The number 1 treatment for this patient is getting them to the hospital as quickly as possible. Oxygen, assessment and airway management are important. But the priority should be speedy delivery to the hospital for treatment.
|
Question 3
|
Aspirin should be considered for a stroke victim, it may help stop the formation of the blood clot blocking blood flow to the brain.
|
A
|
TRUE
|
|
B
|
FALSE
|
Question 3 Explanation:
Never use Aspirin on a stroke victim. There is no way to tell if this stroke is hemorrhagic or ischemic. If it is a hemorrhagic stroke, giving aspirin can inhibit blood clotting and increase bleeding. This could be disastrous for our patient.
|
Question 4
|
Approximately how long is the window that a stroke victim must be in, in order to be successfully treated for an ischemic stroke?
|
A
|
1 hour max
|
|
B
|
2-3 hours max
|
|
C
|
4-5 hours max
|
|
D
|
5-6 hours max
|
|
E
|
There is no time limit, an ischemic stroke is always treatable
|
Question 4 Explanation:
There is a 2-3 hour window that the patient can receive what are called anti-fibrynolitics. These drugs can break up the clot and return oxygen to the brain tissues. Anytime after the 2-3 hours and the damage is considered irreversible.
|
Question 5
|
A good assessment technique that can be used to assess for a stroke is?
|
A
|
Have the patient speak
|
|
B
|
Have the patient make a big smile
|
|
C
|
Have the patient grab and squeeze your hands
|
|
D
|
Hold the patients arms up, hands and palms up, and have them hold the arms at eye level
|
|
E
|
All of the above
|
Question 5 Explanation:
All of these are exceptional techniques for assessing for stroke
Once you are finished, click the button below. Any items you have not completed will be marked incorrect. Get Results
There are 5 questions to complete.
|
←
|
→
|
Return
Shaded items are complete.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| End |
Return
questions
question
Correct
Wrong
Partial-Credit
You have not finished your quiz. If you leave this page, your progress will be lost.
Correct Answer
You Selected
Not Attempted
Final Score on Quiz
Attempted Questions Correct
Attempted Questions Wrong
Questions Not Attempted
Total Questions on Quiz
Question Details
Results
Date
Score
Hint
Time allowed
minutes
seconds
Time used
Answer Choice(s) Selected
Question Text
Need more practice!
Keep trying!
Not bad!
Good work!
Perfect!