Quiz 1 (part 3) AED for adults and children 8+

What does AED stands for?

Automated External Defibrillator

After you power on an AED and attach the pads to the victim, what is the next step you should do?

Clear the victim so the AED can analyze the heart rhythm

You are using an AED on an adult victim, and the AED gives a "no shock indicated" (or "no shock advised") message. Until advanced care personnel arrive, what should you do next?

Leave the pads on the victim's chest and continue CPR beginning with compressions

Which of the following best describes the steps common to the operation of all AEDs in the correct order?

Power on the AED, attach pads, clear the victim and allow the AED to analyze the rhythm, clear the victim and deliver shock, if advised

The photo below shows proper AED pad placement for an adult.

TRUE

What might happen if you touch the victim while the AED is delivering a shock?

The AED could shock you while it is shocking the victim

Which of the following statements tells why it is important to give early defibrillation to an adult?

The probability of successful defibrillation diminishes rapidly over time

If you place an AED pad directly over an implanted medical device, the device may block the delivery of the shock to the heart.

True

You can use adult pads on a child if child pads are not available.

True

Which of the following statements is true when choosing AED pads or an AED system for an adult victim?

Use only the adult AED pads and system