Am I having a heart attack- What to do

One classic symptom of a heart attack is chest pain. How do people typically describe the pain
they feel when they are having a heart attack?

 Crushing pain in the centre of the chest, pain in the left jaw and left arm
 Stabbing pain in the centre of the chest
 Burning pain in the centre of the chest
 Stabbing pain in the left half of the chest

2. Is nausea (a feeling of being sick in the stomach) a symptom commonly associated with a
heart attack?

 Yes
 No

3. Is cough CPR effective when having a heart attack

 Yes
 No
 Not Sure
Maybe

4. You think that a family member is having a heart attack, and you have called for an
ambulance. While you are waiting should you perform CPR on the person if they are trained
 Yes
 No

5. Is it possible to have a heart attack without any symptoms at all?

 Yes
 No

6. If you feel a persistent, continuing discomfort in the centre of your chest, and you feel a little
bit sick, after how long should you seek medical advice if you have not had a heart attack
before?

 2 hours
 Immediately
  1 hour
 2 days

7. You may have heard the paramedics talk about chest pain and radiation. No, they are not
talking about radioactive materials, they are talking about a pain that 'travels' through you body
starting from your chest. Which of the following paths may indicate radiation from a heart
attack?

 Central chest radiating down left arm

 All of these options are correct
 Central chest radiating into the jaw
 Central chest radiating down both arms

8. What medication should I take if I suspect that I am having a heart attack

 Panadol
 Aspirin
 Pain killers
None . Go and lie down

9. You are at a family gathering, and you suspect that one of your family members is having a
heart attack. He is complaining of a discomfort in the middle of his chest, feels dizzy or
lightheaded, is a little pale, and is having trouble breathing. What is the best method to get him
to the hospital to be assessed by a doctor?

 Hospital? I hate hospitals. I'll just wait right here until it goes away.
 Somebody here thinks there's a nurse somewhere. We'll just get them to take a look.
 They're old enough to drive. Let them drive themselves.

 Call for an ambulance

10. Which of the following is considered to be a lifestyle factor that contributes to the risk of
having a heart attack?
 Eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables
 Being inactive
 Taking regular exercise
 Being a non-smoker