Sudden Cardiac Arrest
What is the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack?
SCA is an electrical problem in the heart while a heart attack is a blockage in the arteries.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What age group is eligible to receive a Living for Zachary Heart Screening?
Youth ages 12 to 22 years old.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
Who is the founder of Living for Zachary?
Karen Schrah
Who can suffer from sudden cardiac arrest?
Anyone
What is the proper rate of compressions in beats-per-minute when performing CPR?
True or False: Living for Zachary Heart Screenings are non-invasive and pain free.
True
In order to increase chance of survival, within how many minutes should an AED be used after someone collapses from SCA:
A. 3 minutes
B. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 12 minutes
A. 3 minutes
What year was Living for Zachary established?
2009
True or False: You should always call 911 when SCA occurs.
True
When performing CPR, which comes first:
A. Breaths
B. Chest compressions
B. Chest compressions
Which of these is NOT included in a Living for Zachary Heart Screening:
A. SCA Risk Questionnaire
B. Blood Pressure Exam
C. X-Ray of the chest
D. Electrocardiogram
E. Limited 3-D Echocardiogram
F. Cardiologist Review
D. X-Ray of the chest
Fill in the blank: According to the American Heart Association, ______ out of 10 SCA victims who receive a shock from an AED within 1 minute survive.
9
What heart condition was Zachary Schrah diagnosed with after his passing?
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Fill in the blank: According to the American Heart Association, _____ in 10 people survive SCA
1
How often should you renew your CPR certification?
Every 2 years
A child should receive a youth heart screening if:
A. They are active in sports
B. It is requested by their school or athletic organization
C. They have a family history of cardiac issues
D. They are not involved in athletic activities
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
All youth, regardless of physical activity or background, should receive a youth heart screening.
False
Which program is NOT provided by Living for Zachary?
A. Health & Exercise Program
B. Youth Heart Screening Program
C. AED Donation Program
D. Scholarship Program
E. Awareness Program
A. Health & Exercise Program