CPR Chest Compressions & Defibrillation 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does AED stand for?
- Automated External Defibrillator (Correct answer)
- Advanced Emergency Device
- Automatic Electric Defibrillator
- Assisted External Defibrillator
Correct answer: Automated External Defibrillator
AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator.
Question 2: When should an AED be used on a collapsed adult?
- As soon as it is available for an unresponsive, non-breathing victim (Correct answer)
- Only after 10 minutes of CPR
- Only if a doctor authorizes it
- Only when the victim regains a pulse
Correct answer: As soon as it is available for an unresponsive, non-breathing victim
Apply the AED as soon as it arrives for an unresponsive victim with no normal breathing.
Question 3: What should you do while the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm?
- Ensure no one is touching the victim (Correct answer)
- Continue compressions without stopping
- Hold the victim's hand for reassurance
- Pour water on the chest for contact
Correct answer: Ensure no one is touching the victim
Everyone must clear the victim so the AED can analyze the rhythm accurately.
Question 4: Where should the two AED pads be placed on an adult?
- Upper right chest and lower left side (Correct answer)
- Both pads on the left side of the chest
- Both pads on the upper chest
- One on the neck and one on the stomach
Correct answer: Upper right chest and lower left side
One pad goes on the upper right chest and the other on the lower left side below the armpit.
Question 5: What should you do immediately after the AED delivers a shock?
- Resume chest compressions right away (Correct answer)
- Check for a pulse for 2 minutes
- Wait for the AED to shock again
- Give 5 rescue breaths first
Correct answer: Resume chest compressions right away
Resume CPR starting with compressions immediately after a shock is delivered.
Question 6: What should you do if the victim's chest is wet when applying an AED?
- Wipe the chest dry before placing pads (Correct answer)
- Apply pads over the water anyway
- Skip the AED entirely
- Pour more water for better contact
Correct answer: Wipe the chest dry before placing pads
Dry the chest so the pads adhere and the shock is not dispersed across wet skin.
Question 7: What should be done with a transdermal medication patch on the victim's chest before AED use?
- Remove it and wipe the area before placing a pad (Correct answer)
- Place the pad directly over it
- Leave it and avoid that whole side
- Cut a hole in the pad for the patch
Correct answer: Remove it and wipe the area before placing a pad
Remove medication patches and wipe the skin to prevent burns and ensure good pad contact.
