First Aid Test #2 CPR, AED
why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating? - Answer- a) you could be injured by the shock b) you might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm properly c) the AED will turn itself off d) *the 1st two* the AED patch should normally be placed where? - Answer- upper right of chest and lower left your preparing the AED for use, what is the 1st thing you do? - Answer- a) do CPR b) deliver a shock c) stand clear d) *turn on the AED* what should you do before the AED analyzes the heart rhythm? - Answer- a) insure the head tilt jaw thrust is maintained b) *insure that no one including you is touching them* c) insure that the person is breathing d) or none of those during the second analysis the AED prompts "no shock is advised", what should you do? - Answer- a) check pad placement b) reset the AED by turning it off c) unplug the connector d) *start/resume CPR* which of the following statements about defribulation is true? - Answer- a) it's commonly used on a person complaining of chest pains b) it is more likely to be successful if CPR is withheld c) it is not a link in the cardiac chain of survival d) *it is an electric shock and it may help the heart develop an effective rhythm* what are the benefits of early CPR and early defribulation when a person is in cardiac arrest? - Answer- a) they can reduce responder fatigue b) *they can give the person the best chance for surviving* c) they can eliminate the need for advanced medical care d) all of the above when cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available it should be used as soon as possible - Answer- a) *true* b) false the AED pad risk touching each other such as a small child or infant, where would you pl
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