CPR AED Use

Question 1

What does AED stand for?

Accepted Answer

Automatic External Defibrillator

Answer

AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator — a portable device that analyzes heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock to restore normal rhythm.

Question 2

What heart rhythms does an AED treat?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

AEDs are designed to detect and treat ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT) — the two shockable cardiac arrest rhythms.

Question 3

Where is the first AED pad placed on an adult?

Accepted Answer

Right chest below the collarbone (right of sternum)

Answer

One AED pad is placed on the upper right chest below the collarbone and to the right of the sternum; the other is placed on the lower left chest below the armpit.

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

Everyone must stand clear of the victim during AED rhythm analysis because any movement or contact can interfere with the reading and cause an incorrect assessment.

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

After attaching the pads, the AED will prompt you to stand clear and automatically analyze the cardiac rhythm to determine if a shock is needed.

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CPR AED Use