American Red Cross Review - AED

Front

What are the three important steps to follow in any emergency?

Back

Check—Call—Care

Front

What is the cycle of chest compressions and breaths in CPR for adults, children and infants?

Back

30 chest compressions to 2 breaths

Front

When giving CPR to a person who is in cardiac arrest due to suspected drowning, it is important to give 2 initial breaths before starting the CPR cycle. True or False?

Back

True

Front

If you are unable or unwilling to give full CPR to a person in cardiac arrest, after calling 9-1-1 and getting equipment, what should you do?

Back

Give continuous chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.

Front

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

Back

True

Front

What is the benefit of early CPR and early defibrillation when an adult, child or infant is in cardiac arrest?

Back

It gives the person the best chance for surviving cardiac arrest.

Front

Once you have turned on the AED, you should do which of the following?

Back

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

Front

Where should the AED pads normally be placed for an adult or child older than 8 years of age or over 55 pounds (25 kg)?

Back

The upper right and lower left side of the chest

Front

If the AED pads risk touching each other on the chest of a small child, you can use front/back placement. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Is it fine to use adult AED pads on a child or an infant if pediatric pads are not available?

Back

True