Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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What should you do if a patient complaining of chest pain collapses?

Call their family
Immediately administer CPR if they are breathless and pulseless
Wait for symptoms to improve
Give them water

The correct answer is: Immediately administer CPR if they are breathless and pulseless

Administering CPR if a patient is breathless and pulseless is the most appropriate action to take if a patient collapses due to chest pain. This is because chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack, which requires immediate medical attention. CPR is a life-saving technique that can help maintain blood flow and oxygen circulation until medical help arrives. Calling their family or waiting for the symptoms to improve are not appropriate actions in this scenario and can delay necessary medical care. Giving them water is also not advised as they may be unable to swallow or may even choke on the water.