First Aid & CPR Practice · Question
A 55-year-old man clutches his chest while shoveling snow and says it hurts. He is sweaty and pale. You should:
Treat as ACS — call EMS, rest, aspirin if appropriate. The correct answer is "Call 9-1-1, have him stop and rest in a comfortable position, give chewed aspirin
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Question: A 55-year-old man clutches his chest while shoveling snow and says it hurts. He is sweaty and pale. You should:
Answer options: ✅ Call 9-1-1, have him stop and rest in a comfortable position, give chewed aspirin if no allergy
- Have him keep shoveling slowly
- Walk him home
- Give water and ignore
Correct answer: Call 9-1-1, have him stop and rest in a comfortable position, give chewed aspirin if no allergy
Explanation: Treat as ACS — call EMS, rest, aspirin if appropriate. The correct answer is "Call 9-1-1, have him stop and rest in a comfortable position, give chewed aspirin if no allergy". This reflects the accepted standard for the firstaid assessment and aligns with the official handbook for this competency.
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