Title: Identify the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and procedures for responding.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Responding to Emergencies

Identification should include the guidelines from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, in accordance with agency policy.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where can a home health aide access the guidelines from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross?
- What is the first step in recognizing a heart attack?
- What is the first step in responding to a possible heart attack?
- How can a home health aide determine whether it is appropriate to start CPR?
- What information should a home health aide gather for emergency personnel?
- What causes a heart attack?
- What lifestyle changes can be expected to be made following a heart attack?