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WorksheetsUnderstanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What best describes sudden cardiac arrest?
The heart suddenly stops pumping effectively
A slow illness that spreads gradually
A minor strain of chest muscles
A cold that affects breathing only
Match each warning sign to its description.
Chest pain
Sharp pressure feeling in chest
Dizziness
Feeling lightheaded or unsteady
Trouble breathing
Gasping or shortness of breath
Racing heartbeat
Fast or irregular chest pounding
You see a classmate collapse and they are not breathing normally. Which action is the most important first step in this situation?
Call for help and start CPR immediately
Wait to see if they wake up alone
Give them water and keep them seated
Check their temperature with a thermometer
What should be your first action when you notice someone collapse in a hallway?
Call 911 right away without looking around
Assess your surroundings for safety hazards first
Run to get an AED before doing anything else
Move the person immediately to a different spot
Match each step to its purpose in a cardiac emergency.
Assess surroundings
Check for hazards to keep everyone safe
Notify an adult
Get trained help to begin care quickly
Call 911
Alert EMS so professional responders are dispatched
What is the main purpose of an AED during a cardiac emergency?
To restore a normal heartbeat rhythm
To give oxygen through a mask
To measure blood pressure levels
To replace CPR chest compressions
Match each AED feature or practice to its benefit.
Spoken prompts
Guides users step by step
Strategic placement in buildings
Allows faster access during emergencies
Knowing AED locations
Helps people react quickly and save lives
You and a friend see someone collapse in the gym. Which action plan best uses AED preparedness to improve survival?
Send one person to call for help and bring the AED immediately
Wait for the nurse to arrive before doing anything
Move the person to the office before starting care
Look for injuries first and delay using the AED
Which location at Franklin Middle School has an AED you can reach fastest from the main gym area?
In the Health Office down the main hall
Outside the Gymnasium on 1st Floor
Near Auditorium on 2nd Floor
Inside the cafeteria near exits
Match each school to one AED location found in that building.
Franklin Middle School
Near Auditorium on 2nd Floor
Hoover Middle School
Next to room 308 on 3rd Floor
Kenmore Junior/Senior High School
Front entrance
