CPR AED Use

Question 1

What does AED stand for?

Accepted Answer

Automatic External Defibrillator

Answer

Automated Emergency Device

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Advanced Electronic Defibrillator

Answer

Acute Electro-therapy Device

Question 2

What heart rhythms does an AED treat?

Accepted Answer

Ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT)

Answer

Asystole and bradycardia

Answer

All arrhythmias

Answer

Atrial fibrillation and heart block

Question 3

Where is the first AED pad placed on an adult?

Accepted Answer

Right chest below the collarbone (right of sternum)

Answer

Left chest below the armpit

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Center of the chest over the sternum

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Left side of the neck

Question 4

When the AED says 'analyzing rhythm,' what must everyone do?

Accepted Answer

Stand clear and ensure no one is touching the victim

Answer

Continue chest compressions

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Begin rescue breaths

Answer

Remove the pads

Question 5

After turning on an AED and attaching the pads, what is the next step?

Accepted Answer

Allow the AED to analyze the rhythm

Answer

Immediately deliver a shock

Answer

Check for a pulse

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Resume CPR for 2 minutes

Question 6

What should you do if the AED advises 'No shock advised'?

Accepted Answer

Immediately resume CPR

Answer

Turn off the AED and stop CPR

Answer

Recheck the pad placement

Answer

Wait 2 minutes before resuming CPR