CPR Procedures 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When using an AED, what must you do before the device analyzes the heart rhythm?
- Continue compressions
- Ensure no one is touching the victim (Correct answer)
- Give two rescue breaths
- Remove the AED pads
Correct answer: Ensure no one is touching the victim
Everyone must be clear of the victim so the AED can analyze the rhythm accurately.
Question 2: Where are the two AED pads typically placed on an adult?
- Both on the left chest
- Upper right chest and lower left side/ribs (Correct answer)
- On the back and abdomen
- On both shoulders
Correct answer: Upper right chest and lower left side/ribs
One pad goes on the upper right chest and the other on the lower left side below the armpit.
Question 3: What should you do immediately after the AED delivers a shock?
- Wait 1 minute before touching the victim
- Resume CPR starting with chest compressions (Correct answer)
- Check the pulse for 30 seconds
- Remove the pads
Correct answer: Resume CPR starting with chest compressions
Resume CPR beginning with compressions right after a shock is delivered.
Question 4: If the AED advises 'no shock advised,' what should the rescuer do?
- Turn off the AED and stop
- Resume CPR and continue following prompts (Correct answer)
- Remove the pads and wait
- Deliver a manual shock
Correct answer: Resume CPR and continue following prompts
Resume CPR and keep following AED prompts until help arrives or the victim revives.
Question 5: What should you do if the victim's chest is wet before applying AED pads?
- Apply pads anyway over the water
- Dry the chest before placing pads (Correct answer)
- Pour more water for conductivity
- Skip the AED entirely
Correct answer: Dry the chest before placing pads
Quickly dry the chest so the pads adhere properly and the shock is delivered safely.
Question 6: What is the appropriate action if there is a transdermal medication patch where an AED pad needs to go?
- Place the pad over the patch
- Remove the patch and wipe the area, then apply the pad (Correct answer)
- Skip the AED
- Cut the patch in half
Correct answer: Remove the patch and wipe the area, then apply the pad
Remove the patch and wipe the skin to avoid blocking energy transfer or causing burns.
Question 7: For a child between 1 and 8 years old, what AED feature should be used if available?
- Adult pads at full energy only
- Pediatric pads or a pediatric setting (Correct answer)
- No AED for children
- Two adult AEDs simultaneously
Correct answer: Pediatric pads or a pediatric setting
Use pediatric pads or a pediatric dose attenuator if available for children under 8.
CPR Procedures 3
When using an AED, what must you do before the device analyzes the heart rhythm?