AED Advanced Flashcards

A patient has a transdermal medication patch on the upper right chest where a pad should go. What is correct?

Answer: Remove the patch and wipe the area before applying the pad

Medication patches can cause burns and block current, so remove the patch and clean the skin first.

An adult patient has a very hairy chest preventing pad adhesion. What is the best response?

Answer: Press pads firmly, and if they won't stick, quickly shave or trim the area

Poor pad contact reduces shock effectiveness, so press firmly or rapidly shave the contact areas.

What is the recommended maximum interruption in chest compressions when delivering an AED shock?

Answer: Keep the pause as short as possible, ideally under 10 seconds

Minimizing the peri-shock pause maintains coronary perfusion and improves survival.

Immediately after the AED delivers a shock, what should rescuers do?

Answer: Resume chest compressions right away without checking a pulse

Guidelines call for immediate resumption of compressions after a shock to support circulation.

How often does a standard AED typically prompt to reanalyze the rhythm during resuscitation?

Answer: About every 2 minutes (after each cycle of CPR)

The AED reanalyzes roughly every two minutes, matching the standard CPR cycle.

A patient is on a metal stretcher when arrest occurs. What is the safest action before shocking?

Answer: Ensure no rescuer is touching the metal and that the patient is not contacting others

The shock follows the path between pads; ensure no one is in contact so current is not transmitted to bystanders.

Why is it important to attach the AED pads to bare skin rather than over clothing?

Answer: Clothing prevents proper electrical contact and shock delivery

Pads must contact bare, dry skin to deliver the shock effectively.