Red Cross - AED Quiz 2024

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

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) should be used as soon as possible during a cardiac arrest, as it can restore a normal heart rhythm and significantly increase the chances of survival.

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

• It eliminates the need for advanced medical care.

• It reduces responder fatigue

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

• It eliminates the need to call 9-1-1

Answer explanation

Early CPR and defibrillation are crucial as they significantly increase the chances of survival during cardiac arrest by restoring blood flow and normal heart rhythm quickly.

It is fine to use adult AED pads on a child or an infant if pediatric pads are not available.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Adult AED pads can be used on children or infants if pediatric pads are unavailable, as they can still deliver a shock effectively. However, pediatric pads are preferred when available.

Where there are two or more trained responders giving CPR and using an AED, when should responders switch roles?

• After a shock is delivered or if no shock is advised, about every 2 minutes

• After EMS personnel have arrived

• After delivering three shocks, about every 6 minutes

• After delivering five shocks, about every 10 minutes

Answer explanation

Responders should switch roles after a shock is delivered or if no shock is advised, about every 2 minutes. This ensures effective CPR and prevents fatigue, maintaining optimal care for the patient.

While the AED is analyzing, it is important to make sure of what?

• No one, including you, is touching the person

• Your hands are on the person's head to maintain an open airway

• Your hands are on the person's chest to give compressions

• Your hands are on the person's legs to keep them steady

Answer explanation

While the AED analyzes, it is crucial that no one, including you, is touching the person. This ensures accurate analysis and prevents interference with the AED's readings.

Where should the pediatric AED pads be placed on an infant?

• The middle of the chest and on the stomach

• The upper left and lower right sides of the chest

• The upper right and lower left sides of the chest

• The middle of the chest and on the back, between the shoulder blades

Answer explanation

For infants, AED pads should be placed in the middle of the chest and on the back, between the shoulder blades. This placement ensures effective defibrillation while avoiding interference with the heart's electrical activity.

For an adult or child older than 8 years of age or over 55 pounds, where should the AED pads normally be placed on?

• The chest and the stomach

• The upper left and lower right sides of the chest

• The upper right and lower left sides of the chest

• The upper right and upper left sides of the chest

Answer explanation

The AED pads should be placed on the upper right and lower left sides of the chest to ensure effective delivery of the shock to the heart, following standard guidelines for adult and child patients over 8 years or 55 pounds.

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

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

• Check the person for movement and breathing

• Give abdominal thrusts

• Give chest compressions

Answer explanation

After turning on the AED, the next step is to apply the pads to the person's chest. This allows the AED to analyze the heart rhythm and determine if a shock is needed, which is crucial for effective treatment.

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

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. When AED pads risk touching each other on a small child's or infant's chest, using front/back placement is appropriate to ensure effective defibrillation without interference.

After giving a shock, you should resume compressions and continue CPR until any of the following occur EXCEPT

• You notice an obvious sign of life

• The AED prompts you to analyze again

• EMS personnel arrive and begin their care of the person

• You have been giving CPR for 5 minutes

Answer explanation

You should continue CPR until you see signs of life, the AED prompts for analysis, or EMS arrives. The duration of CPR is not a reason to stop; thus, 'You have been giving CPR for 5 minutes' is the exception.