First Aid & CPR- Stroke and Heart Attack

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  1. 1. First aid treatment for a heart attack begins with calling 911 or your _____ emergency number.
  2. 2. If an __________ __________ _________ (AED) is immediately available and the person is unconscious, follow the device instructions for using it.
  3. 3. Signs for a stroke may include sudden numbness or _______ in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
  4. 6. The S stands for ______ in FAST.
  5. 7. Most heart attacks involve ________ in the center or left side of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back.
  6. 9. The A stands for ______ in FAST.
  7. 10. Signs for a stroke may include sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.
  8. 14. acronym used to spot a stroke
  9. 17. Push hard and fast on the center of the person's chest in a fairly rapid rhythm — about 100 to 120 ______ a minute.
  10. 18. When experiencing a heart attack it is advised to take _________, if prescribed.
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  1. 1. One sign and symptom that women commonly experience in contrast to men when experiencing a heart is _____________.
  2. 4. _______ helps keep your blood from clotting. When taken during a heart attack, it could reduce heart damage.
  3. 5. If someone is experiencing a stroke, we should Call 911 _________.
  4. 6. Signs of heart attack may include ______ of breath.
  5. 8. Begin CPR if the person is _________. If the person isn't breathing or you don't find a pulse, begin CPR to keep blood flowing after you call for emergency medical help.
  6. 11. The F stands for ______ in FAST.
  7. 12. If someone is experiencing a stroke, you may have to perform ___.
  8. 13. If you are experiencing a stroke, do not drive yourself or someone else to the _____ room.
  9. 15. The T stands for ______ in FAST.
  10. 16. Signs of heart attack may include ____ or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back.