AEDs can be used on:
a) adults.
b) children.
c) infants.
d) All of the above.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR):
a) is used only by medical personnel (eg, paramedics, nurses, physicians).
b) can be given indefinitely.
c) is the initial care for cardiac arrest until a defibrillator is available.
d) usually restarts the heart.
Avoid placing the AED pads ________ implantable devices.
a) above
b) to the left of
c) to the right of
d) directly over
,Which of the following statements about AEDs is true?
a) The electrode pads are placed on the left side of the victim's chest.
b) You need to turn the AED on daily as part of a routine inspection
c) Do not use an AED on a person with an implanted pacemaker.
d) The AED pads need to be attached to a dry chest.
Which is the most common abnormal heart rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest
in adults?
a) Ventricular tachycardia
b) Sinus bradycardia
c) Asystole
d) Ventricular fibrillation
Defibrillation is most effective if used:
a) within the first few minutes following cardiac arrest.
b) after 4 minutes (10 cycles) of CPR.
c) after 2 minutes (5 cycles) of CPR.
d) after EMS arrives.
, Begin ________ immediately after the shock and follow the prompts of the AED.
a) CPR
b) a second analysis
c) rescue breathing
d) None of the above.
While using an AED, verify no one is in contact with the victim:
a) during analysis.
b) during the shock.
c) Both A and B.
d) It is okay to stay in contact with the victim.
A victim's chance of survival dramatically improves through:
a) early CPR.
b) early defibrillation.
c) hands-only CPR.
d) Both A and B.
Place the second AED pad: