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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 21mins
When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible.
True
False
What are the benefits of early CPR and early defibrillation when a person is in cardiac arrest?
Which of the following statements about defibrillation is true?
It is not a link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival
It is an electrical shock that may help the heart to spontaneously develop an effective rhythm.
It is more likely to be successful if CPR is withheld.
It is commonly used on a person complaining of chest pain.
If, during the second analysis, the AED prompts "no shock advised," you should:
What should you do before the AED analyzes the heart rhythm?
When preparing an AED for use, the first thing you should do is (a)
The AED pads should normally be placed on:
Why is it important to stand clear and not touch the person while the AED is analyzing or defibrillating?
If the AED pads risk touching each other (such as with a small child or an infant), you should:
If alone, once you have turned on the AED, you should
Check for movement and breathing
Give chest compressions
Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm
Give abdominal thrusts
