Question 5 of module HHA-106 of the Home Health Aide (HHA) exam.
Women are more likely than men to have this symptom when having a heart attack:
- AShortness of breath
- BSudden, intense chest pain
- CLow blood pressure
- DBlue or gray (cyanotic) skin color
Correct answer: A
Why: Women are more likely than men to experience difficulty breathing during a heart attack.
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