Check your knowledge: AED for Adults

You are ready to apply AED pads to a patient who has a transdermal medication patch. What should you do?

Before applying AED pads, you should remove any transdermal medication patches with a gloved hand and wipe away any remaining medication from the skin.

Which of the following correctly depicts the anterior/lateral position for the AED pad placement?

- Patient's upper right chest, below the right clavical to the right of the sternum. - Patients lower left chest along the mid axillary line, a few inches below the left armpit.

Which of these actions are appropriate ways to minimize interruptions in chest compressions?

- Remain in position with the hands a few inches above the patient's chest during shock delivery. - Continue compressions while the AED pads are placed. - Switch positions while the AED analyses.

Is it safe to use an AED on patient who has body piercings.

Yes

Is it safe to use and AED on a patient who is pregnant?

Yes