Defibrillator Quiz

Using a defibrillator within 3-5 minutes of collapse can produce survival rates as high as 50-70%?

• True

• False

How does a defibrillator help a person who is in a cardiac arrest?

• An AED pumps blood

• An AED shocks the brain

• An AED restores normal heart rhythm

• An AED helps the victim breathe

The defibrillator pads used to deliver the electrical shock to the heart can be placed on clothing

• True

• False

An AED will deliver a shock if a victim is 'alive' or has a heartbeat

• True

• False

Defibrillators should come with a small towel. What is this used for?

• To mop your brow when performing CPR

• To clear up any bodily fluids

• To dry the chest of the victim

• To place over the casualty's face when performing rescue breaths

What should you check before delivering a shock to a victim?

• No one is touching the victim

• You are ready to perform CPR

• The pads are in the right position on the chest

• An ambulance has been called