Use of AED and Special Considerations |
This is a practice quiz related to the use of an automated external defibrillator and special circumstances. The information in this quiz reflects the latest information on the date of publication; however, roles during cardiac arrest are constantly evolving, so check with your local training center if you need additional information.
Directions for the quiz:
- Scroll down & click on the first thumbnail to enlarge to full screen.
- Choose an answer for each question.
- Click on the graphic to advance to the next screen.
- The correct answer is on the screen following the question.
- Compare your answers with those provided.
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What machine enabled emergency responders to defibrillate without knowing how to read an ECG? Answer choices include: traditional defibrillator, traditional pacemaker, AED, precordial thumper |
The correct answer is AED. |
The correct answer is all of these. |
This course details the appropriate use of an AED for a/n ___ in cardiac arrest. Answer choices include: adult, child, infant, any of these |
The correct answer is any of these. |
The correct answer is Ventricular Tachycardia & Ventricular Fibrillation. |
You should NEVER check for a pulse before utilizing an AED. Answer choices include: true, false |
The correct answer is false. |
The correct answer is: Open the case & turn on the power if it doesn't automatically turn on |
It’s fine to use pediatric pads on an adult. Answer choices include: true, false |
The correct answer is false. |
How should you place AED pads? Answer choices include: over clothing, on the victim's bare chest, over implanted devices or medication patches, while the victim is in a body of water |
The correct answer is on the victim's bare chest. |
Anterolateral pad placement is below the right collarbone & to the side of the left nipple a few inches below the armpit. Answer choices include: true, false |
The correct answer is true. |
The correct answer is any of these. |
The correct answer is: Press the pads firmly to the chest, pull them off, & apply new pads. |
The correct answer is: Direct everyone to stand clear & check that no one is touching the victim. |
The AED indicates that no shock is needed. What should you do next? Answer choices include: Continue CPR. Call for help. Press the shock button. Turn off the machine. |
The correct answer is: Continue CPR. |
The correct answer is all of these. |
The correct answer is: Continue CPR & minimize interruptions unless victim's condition changes. |
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