The leading cause of heart attack discussion

The leading cause of heart attack discussion
What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing a cerebrovascular accident?
a. paralysis, speech problems, and vision problems
b . hunger, sweating, and mood change
c. itching, erythema, and hives
d . coughing, wheezing, and increased pulse rate
23. The most current adult basic life support protocol (CAB) is an acronym for:
a. compressions, airway, breathing
b . circulation, assess, breathing
c. compressions, assess, breathing
d . call, assess, breathing
24. The most frequently used substance in a medical emergency is:
a. glucose
b . oxygen
c. epinephrine
d . ammonia inhalant
25. The leading cause of heart attack is:
a. rheumatic fever
b . valvular heart disease
c. infective endocarditis
d . coronary artery disease
26. Which of the following is precipitated by stress and anxiety; may manifest in rapid, shallow breathing,
lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeat, and a panic-stricken appearance; and is treated by having the
patient breathe into a paper bag or cupped hands?
a. asthma attack
b . hyperventilation
c. allergic reaction
d . angina
27. While you are providing dental treatment for a patient in her third trimester of pregnancy, the
patient suddenly feels dizzy and short of breath. How should the patient be repositioned in the dental
chair?
a. supine
b . tilted to the left side
c. subsupine
d . parallel to the floor
28. To ensure that a medical emergency is observed immediately, it is important for the dental
assistant to:
a. check the patient’s pulse periodically during treatment
b . check the patient’s blood pressure periodically during treatment
c. be alert to continuously observe the patient to note any potential problems
d . ask the patient periodically how he or she feels
29. What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing hypoglycemia?
a. paralysis, speech problems, and vision problems
b . hunger, sweating, and mood change
c. itching, erythema, and hives
d . coughing, wheezing, and increased pulse rate