AED and CPR Procedures

What is the first step to take before approaching a potential victim in an emergency situation?

• Check for responsiveness.

• Call 911 immediately.

• Survey the scene for safety.

• Begin chest compressions.

How should you check for responsiveness in a potential victim?

• Gently shake their arm and call their name.

• Tap their shoulder and shout "Hey, hey, are you okay?"

• Check for a pulse at their wrist.

• Look for chest rise and fall.

What is the maximum recommended time to check for a pulse and breathing in a non-responsive victim?

• 5 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 20 seconds

What is the current priority order for CPR, as indicated by the acronym CAB?

• Airway, Breathing, Circulation

• Breathing, Airway, Circulation

• Circulation, Airway, Breathing

• Airway, Circulation, Breathing

For an average-sized adult, what is the recommended depth for chest compressions?

• 1 inch

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

Why is it important to allow the chest to fully recoil during CPR compressions?

• To prevent rib fractures.

• To allow the heart to refill with blood.

• To give the rescuer a brief rest.

• To ensure proper hand placement.

Which of the following is a valid reason to stop CPR efforts?

• The victim's family requests it.

• The rescuer becomes exhausted.

• The victim starts to cough.

• The scene becomes too noisy.

A person in cardiac arrest has an implanted pacemaker. Can an AED be used on them?

• No, an AED should never be used on someone with an implanted device.

• Yes, but the AED pads should be placed away from the implanted device.

• Yes, but the AED pads must be placed directly over the implanted device.

• Only if the implanted device is not functioning.

What is the first action to take when an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) arrives on the scene?

• Apply the pads to the patient's chest.

• Connect the pads to the AED device.

• Power on the AED.

• Clear the patient to analyze heart rhythm.

After a successful shock from an AED and the patient regains a pulse, what is the correct procedure regarding the AED?

• Immediately remove the AED pads and turn off the device.

• Keep the AED on and pads attached, placing the patient in the recovery position.

• Turn off the AED but leave the pads attached.

• Remove the AED pads and wait for paramedics to arrive.