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WorksheetsRed Cross - AED Quiz 2024
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
When a cardiac arrest occurs and an AED becomes available, it should be used as soon as possible.
True
False
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
It is fine to use adult AED pads on a child or an infant if pediatric pads are not available.
True
False
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What should you do if the AED advises no shock is needed?
Give abdominal thrusts
Turn off the AED and remove the pads
Stop all actions and wait for EMS
Continue CPR until the AED reanalyzes or EMS arrives
How often should you check for signs of life when performing CPR with an AED?
Only when the AED prompts you
After every shock
Every 5 minutes
Every 2 minutes
What is the first step you should take when using an AED?
Check the person's pulse
Turn on the AED
Apply the pads to the person's chest
Call 9-1-1
