Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1043 of 1700
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
- Transient ischemic attack
- Cerebrovascular attack
- Myocardial infarction
- Cardiac arrhythmia
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Correct answer: Myocardial infarction
A heart attack is an MI. A cerebrovascular attack is a stroke, which affects the brain instead.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026