MCQ FOR AED

1. What is the primary function of an AED?

• A. To monitor heart rate

• B. To start the heart

• C. To deliver an electric shock to the heart

• D. To stop the heart

Answer explanation

An AED's primary function is to deliver an electrical shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm in case of a cardiac arrest.

2. At what point should an AED be used?

• A. After CPR has been performed

• B. After the patient has stopped breathing

• C. As soon as possible after cardiac arrest

• D. After the arrival of EMS

Answer explanation

An AED should be used as soon as possible after a cardiac arrest has occurred for the highest survival chances.

3. What should you do before using an AED?

• A. Check for responsiveness

• B. Check for a pulse

• C. Start CPR

• D. All of the above

Answer explanation

Before using an AED, it's essential to check for responsiveness, check for a pulse, and start CPR if necessary.

4. 4. True or False: You should avoid using an AED on a wet surface.

• A. True

• B. False

Answer explanation

True, it's important to avoid using an AED on a wet surface to reduce the risk of electrical conduction.

5. 5. If a person is wearing a medication patch, what should you do before applying the AED?

• A. Remove the patch

• B. Leave the patch

• C. Cover the patch with a bandage

• D. Not applicable

Answer explanation

Before applying the AED pads, you should remove any medication patches and wipe the area clean.

Bonus

6. Should you touch the patient while the AED is analyzing?

• A. Yes

• B. No

• C. It depends

• D. Mostly

Answer explanation

No, you should not touch the patient while the AED is analyzing. This could interfere with the AED's ability to analyze the patient's heart rhythm.

7.Which of the following best describes the steps to operate the AED in the correct order?

• A Power on AED, attach pads, clear the victim, and allow the AED

      to analyse, clear the victim and deliver a shock if advised

• B Power on the AED, shave the victim’s chest, attach pads,clear the

      victim and press shock

• C Power on the AED, attach pads, press shock, then clear the victim

• D Power on the AED and press shock immediately

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Power on the AED, attach pads, clear the victim and allow the AED to analyze, clear the victim and deliver a shock if advised. This order of steps ensures that the AED is powered on and ready for use. The pads are then attached to the victim's chest to monitor their heart rhythm. The AED then analyzes the rhythm and determines if a shock is needed. If advised, the victim is cleared and a shock is delivered. This sequence follows the recommended guidelines for using an AED effectively in an emergency situation.

8. Cardiac arrest

• A. Occurs when the heart stops beating unexpectedly by an electrical malfunction

• B. Occurs when coronary artery is blocked/narrowed cutting off blood flow to the heart.

• C. Occurs when lungs get inflammed

• D. Occurs when pancreas get inflammed

Answer explanation

Occurs when the heart stops beating unexpectedly by an electrical malfunction

9. The normal heart rate is 60 to 100 beat per min

• A. True

• B. False

Answer explanation

The normal heart rate is 60 to 100 beat per min

        More than 100 bpm is called as tachycardia

        Less than 60 bpm is called as bradycardia

10.Which of the following statements tells why it is important to give early defibrillation (AED) to and adult?

• A. The most effective treatment for sudden cardiac arrest is early defibrillation

• B. The non effective treatment for sudden cardiac arrest is early defibrillation.

• C .Both A & B

• D .None of the above

Answer explanation

Early defibrillation is crucial for adults experiencing sudden cardiac arrest because it is the most effective treatment for this condition. The prompt states that giving early defibrillation is important, and the answer choice directly reflects this by stating that it is the most effective treatment. This implies that early defibrillation increases the chances of successfully treating sudden cardiac arrest.