When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible. - Answer-True
what are the benefits of early CPR and early defibrillation when a person is in cardiac arrest? - Answer-They can give the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest
Which ...
Cardiac Arrest AED Exam A Questions
and Answers
When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as
soon as possible. - Answer-True
what are the benefits of early CPR and early defibrillation when a person is in cardiac
arrest? - Answer-They can give the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest
Which of the following statements about defibrillation is true? - Answer-It is an electrical
shock that may help the heart to spontaneously develop an effective rhythm
If, during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you should: -
Answer-Resume CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find an obvious sign of life
What should you do before the AED analyzes the heart rhythm - Answer-Ensure that no
one, including you, is touching the person
When preparing an AED for use, what is the first thing you should do? - Answer-Turn on
the AED
The AED pads should normally be placed on: - Answer-The upper right and lower left
side of the chest
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing
or defibrillating? - Answer-You or someone else could be injured by the shock & You
might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm properly
If the AED pads risk touching each other (such as with a small child or an infant), you
should: - Answer-Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back
If alone, once you have turned on the AED, you should: - Answer-Apply the pads and
allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm
Cardiac arrest is the same as a heart attack. - Answer-False
AED pads must be removed before performing CPR - Answer-False
If the placement of the AED pads is reversed, the AED will still work. - Answer-Yes
If adult AED pads are no available, it is OK to use pediatric pads on an adult or on an
child older than 8 years or weighing more than 55 pounds. - Answer-False
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