Early Heart Attack Care Givers Quiz
1) If a friend, co-worker or spouse confides in you that they are experiencing mild symptoms of a heart attack, how would you respond?
Tell them it's probably indigestion and advise them to take
some Tums. Encourage their denial because you are too busy. Tell them that they are probably suffering from a gall bladder
attack or a hiatal hernia.
Show concern and ask them if they've experienced
these symptoms before.2) What questions should you ask the person experiencing early heart attack symptoms?
Is the discomfort, tightness, pressure, or pain located
in the center of the chest? Are the symptoms present in the chest, throat, jaw, upper
back or inside of the left arm? Did these symptoms come on with exertion and do they go
away with rest?All of the above.3) If the victim answers "yes" to your questions, how should you respond?
Expect denial by the victim if the symptoms are minimal;
look for the most critical issue and take charge. Explain to this individual that they may be experiencing
the earliest symptoms of a possible heart attack. Encourage this individual to get these symptoms checked
out at the nearest Heart Attack Care Center/Emergency Room. Call 911 or assist the individual to the nearest Heart Attack
Care Center/Emergency Room.All of the above. 
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