AED Scenario-Based Quiz

You find an unconscious person on the ground. What is the primary purpose of using an AED?

• To provide medication

• To deliver therapeutic electricity to the heart

• To measure heart rate

• To monitor blood pressure

You are about to use an AED. How many buttons should you expect to find on the device?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

After connecting the AED pads to the patient, what is your next step?

• Start CPR immediately

• Remove the AED from the patient

• Wait for the AED to analyze the heart rhythm

• Call emergency services

You are using an AED on a child. What is the purpose of the pediatric key in some AEDs?

• To deliver a higher shock dose

• To monitor the patient's pulse

• To lower the shock dose for small children

• To turn off the AED

The AED indicates it is analyzing the heart rhythm. What should you do?

• Press the shock button

• Touch the patient to check responsiveness

• Stay clear of the patient

• Remove the pads

After delivering a shock, how often does the AED analyze the heart rhythm?

• Every 30 seconds

• Every minute

• Every two minutes

• Every 5 minutes

According to the AED instructions, what is the first step when performing CPR?

• Call emergency services

• Begin chest compressions

• Place the pads on the patient

• Check for a pulse

Once the AED is turned on, what type of instructions does it provide?

• Visual instructions only

• Written instructions only

• Guiding voice instructions

• No instructions

You are in a public place and someone collapses. Are AEDs safe for anyone to use?

• Yes, they are designed for public use

• No, only trained medical personnel can use them

• Yes, but only in emergencies

• No, they are too complicated

You are performing CPR and the AED is analyzing the heart rhythm. What should you do?

• Continue chest compressions

• Stop and wait for the AED's instructions

• Check the patient's pulse

• Call for additional help