BLS Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use 3

Question 1

What is the recommended pad placement for an adult victim when using an AED?

Accepted Answer

One pad on the upper right chest and one on the lower left side (below armpit)

Answer

Standard AED pad placement is one electrode on the upper right chest below the collarbone and one on the lower left side of the chest below the armpit.

Question 2

Which cardiac rhythm does an AED NOT treat with a shock?

Accepted Answer

Asystole ('flatline')

Answer

Asystole is a non-shockable rhythm; AEDs only deliver shocks for VF and pVT, and asystole requires CPR rather than defibrillation.

Question 3

A child victim is estimated to be 6 years old. Which AED setting or equipment should you use?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric pads or a pediatric dose-attenuator if available; use adult if not

Answer

For children aged 1-8 years, use pediatric pads or an energy attenuator when available; if unavailable, adult pads and adult energy may be used.

Question 4

How long should you allow the AED to analyze the victim's heart rhythm before prompting it to deliver a shock?

Accepted Answer

The AED completes analysis automatically; do not interrupt it

Answer

The AED performs its own rhythm analysis automatically; all movement and CPR must stop and the rescuer must not touch the victim during analysis.

Question 5

You arrive at a scene where a bystander has already started CPR. An AED is available. What is the priority?

Accepted Answer

Attach the AED as quickly as possible while minimizing CPR interruptions

Answer

Attach the AED as quickly as possible while the other rescuer continues CPR, pausing only briefly when the AED is ready to analyze.

BLS - Basic Life Support Practice Test

BLS - Basic Life Support Practice Test

BLS Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use 3