Safety and emergenciesQuestion 128 of 1700
Where is the severe pain of a heart attack typically felt?
- In the lower back, sometimes spreading down both legs
- Under the breastbone, sometimes spreading to the left arm or jaw
- Behind the knees, sometimes spreading to the ankles
- In the upper belly, sometimes spreading to the right hip
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Correct answer: Under the breastbone, sometimes spreading to the left arm or jaw
The pain of a heart attack is usually under the breastbone. It can spread down the left arm or into the jaw.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026