CPR Adult CPR and AED Usage 3

Question 1

What is the first thing an AED tells you to do after it powers on?

Accepted Answer

Attach the pads to the victim's bare chest

Answer

Begin compressions immediately

Answer

Check the pulse

Answer

Deliver a shock

Question 2

Where are the two AED pads placed on an adult?

Accepted Answer

Upper right chest and lower left side below the armpit

Answer

Both on the upper chest

Answer

Both on the back

Answer

On each side of the neck

Question 3

What must everyone do while the AED analyzes the heart rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Stop touching the patient and stand clear

Answer

Continue compressions

Answer

Hold the patient still

Answer

Give rescue breaths

Question 4

What should you do immediately after the AED delivers a shock?

Accepted Answer

Resume CPR starting with chest compressions

Answer

Check the pulse for 30 seconds

Answer

Wait for the AED to re-analyze

Answer

Remove the pads

Question 5

If the patient's chest is wet, what should you do before applying AED pads?

Accepted Answer

Quickly wipe the chest dry

Answer

Apply pads anyway

Answer

Pour water off the pads

Answer

Skip the AED entirely

Question 6

What should you do if the patient has a visible implanted pacemaker under the skin?

Accepted Answer

Place the pad at least one inch away from the device

Answer

Place the pad directly over the device

Answer

Do not use the AED

Answer

Remove the device first

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Resume CPR and follow the AED prompts

Answer

Turn off the AED and stop

Answer

Remove the pads and wait

Answer

Deliver a manual shock