REFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 9 of 30

Sharp, stabbing twinges of pain in the chest is a sure sign of heart attack

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Option B: false

Myocardial infarctions manifest with varied symptoms including pressure, tightness, or radiating pain, not exclusively sharp twinges. Relying solely on localized stabbing pain can lead to dangerous misdiagnosis aboard vessels.

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Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).

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