What is part of first aid care for someone suspected of having a heart attack?

• A. Call 911, keep patient comfortable, loosen clothing, give med if prescribed for chest pain, and monitor.
• B. Give water and have them lie flat with head elevated.
• C. Start CPR immediately.
• D. Apply a cold pack to chest.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to support the person’s breathing and comfort while help is on the way. This option focuses on keeping the person calm and at rest, which helps reduce the heart’s workload during a suspected heart attack. If they are conscious and able to swallow, offering a small amount of water can be comfortable and reassuring, and positioning with the head elevated can ease breathing and chest pressure. The other choices don’t align with how first aid is typically provided in this situation: CPR is for someone who is unresponsive and not breathing, a cold pack doesn’t address heart attack symptoms, and important steps like calling emergency services or giving prescribed chest-pain medication are missing here.