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If a person has a heart attack, what must be done immediately? P. Loosen his/her clothing Q. Make him/her lie down in an airy room R. Rush him/her to the hospital S. Engage him/her in a conversation
Topic: First aid in a heart attack
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Answer
(d) P, Q and R.
P, Q and R are all correct first-aid measures: LOOSENING CLOTHING eases breathing and reduces pressure on the chest and neck. LYING DOWN IN AN AIRY ROOM reduces the work the heart must do and ensures a supply of fresh air. RUSHING TO HOSPITAL is essential — first aid buys time, it does not treat the attack.
S IS WRONG, and it is the whole point of the question. Engaging the patient in conversation makes him exert himself and increases anxiety, both of which raise the demand on an already failing heart. The patient must be kept CALM and still.
THE STRATEGY: identify the one harmful action and eliminate every option containing it. S is harmful, so (b) and (c) go at once. Between (a) and (d), (d) includes hospital treatment, which cannot be omitted in an emergency.
P, Q and R.