Heart Conditions
If someone is experiencing chest pain and has trouble breathing, they might be having this condition.
What is a heart attack?
CPR stands for this
What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
This medical term describes the inflammation of the appendix.
What is Appendicitis?
This chronic condition is characterized by high blood sugar levels and can lead to complications if not managed properly.
What is Diabetes?
The Red Cross encourages you to get this many hours of sleep each night for optimal health.
What is 7-9 hours?
In the case of a choking emergency, this is the first maneuver to perform on a conscious adult.
What is Heimlich Maneuver?
In CPR, the rate of compressions in one minute is ___.
What is 100-120?
This term refers to an abnormal growth of cells that can be benign or malignant.
What is tumor?
This condition involves the inflammation of the joints and can cause pain and stiffness.
What is arthiritis?
This type of food, such as nuts and seeds, is beneficial for heart health due to its healthy fat content.
What are unsaturated fats?
This condition is characterized by a rapid or irregular heartbeat and may cause dizziness.
What is arrhythmia?
When applying external compressions during CPR on a six-year-old child, the chest should be compressed ____ inches.
What is 1/2 inch to 2 inches?
This medical term refers to a type of cancer that begins in the bone marrow and affects blood cells.
What is leukemia?
This chronic illness causes frequent and severe headaches, often accompanied by nausea.
What is migraines?
Drinking this type of beverage, which is free of added sugars and calories, supports heart health and hydration.
What is water?
This medical device can be implanted to help regulate abnormal heart rhythms and maintain a steady heartbeat.
What is a pacemaker?
The compression to breathing ratio for Adult CPR is __ compressions to __ breaths.
What is 30 Compressions to 2 Breaths?
This condition, characterized by a shortage of red blood cells, can cause symptoms like fatigue and weakness.
What is hemorrhage?
This condition affects the skin, causing it to become red and itchy, and is often managed with moisturizers and steroids.
What is eczema?
Eating less of this ingredient, commonly found in processed foods, can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
What is Sodium (Salt)?
This condition occurs when blood pressure is consistently too high.
What is hypertension?
The first step when using an AED
What is turn it on?
This term refers to a chronic disease of the bones where they become porous and brittle.
What is osteoporosis?
This chronic disease involves an inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract, often leading to abdominal pain and diarrhea.
What is Crohn’s Disease?
The Red Cross advises eating this type of grain instead of refined grains to improve heart health.
What are Whole Grains?