HS AED

Front

When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible.

Back

True

Front

What are the benefits of early CPR and early defibrillation when a person is in cardiac arrest?

Back

They can give the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest.

Front

Which of the following statements about defibrillation is true?
Options:
It is an electrical shock that may help the heart to spontaneously develop an effective rhythm.
It is commonly used on a person complaining of chest pain.
It is more likely to be successful if CPR is withheld.
It is not a link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.

Back

It is an electrical shock that may help the heart to spontaneously develop an effective rhythm.

Front

If, during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you should:

Back

Resume CPR until the AED reanalyzes or you find an obvious sign of life.

Front

What should you do before the AED analyzes the heart rhythm?

Back

Ensure that no one, including you, is touching the person.

Front

When preparing an AED for use, what is the first thing you should do?

Back

Turn on the AED.

Front

The AED pads should normally be placed on:

Back

The upper right and lower left sides of the chest.

Front

Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating?

Back

You or someone else could be injured by the shock. You might prevent the AED from analyzing the heart rhythm properly.

Front

If the AED pads risk touching each other (such as with a small child or an infant), you should:

Back

Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back.

Front

If alone, once you have turned on the AED, you should:

Back

Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.