Safety and emergenciesQuestion 130 of 1700
A resident has chest pain, sweating, and shortness of breath. What should you do?
- Wait one hour to see if the symptoms stop on their own
- Give the resident an antacid from the medication cart
- Report the symptoms to the nurse right away
- Chart the symptoms at the end of your shift for review
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Correct answer: Report the symptoms to the nurse right away
Fast reporting lets the nurse start emergency care. This saves as much heart muscle as possible.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026