Heart Anatomy
Which organ is damaged during a Heart Attack?
Heart
What part of the heart separates the left and right sides?
Septum
What is the first step in CPR after confirming it is needed?
Call 911
About 1 in 4 deaths
Which animal has the largest heart?
Whale
How many chambers are in the human heart?
4
What is the job of heart valves?
To prevent backflow of blood
What is the correct depth for chest compressions during CPR on an adult? (in inches)
What is the plaque buildup in blood vessels caused by?
Atherosclerosis
On which day of the week do heart attacks occur most often?
Monday
What is the largest blood vessel in the body?
Aorta
What type of blood does the right side of the heart pump?
Oxygen-poor blood to the lungs
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defribrillator
What is another term for a heart attack?
Myocardial Infarction
True or False: Cardiac cancer is common
False, it is very rare
What is the function of the septum?
Separates left and right chambers of the heart
In which chamber does oxygen-rich blood enter the heart?
Left atrium
Can a pregnant women safely use an AED?
Yes
True or False: Some heart attacks can happen without symptoms
True
What is the first organ that develops in a fetus?
Heart
How many miles of blood vessels exist in the human body?
~60,000 miles
What is the function of the pulmonary artery?
Carries oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs
Where should AED patches be placed?
Below the right collarbone and lower left chest
A crises characterized by excessively high blood pressure is called ____.
Hypertension
How many times does the average human heart beat in a day?
About 100,000 times