Use of AED and Special Considerations

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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Use of AED and Special Considerations

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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.

Properly maintaining an AED includes:
Answer choices include:
Maintaining the battery.
Ordering & replacing supplies, including adult & pediatric pads.
Replacing used equipment (PPE, razors, scissors, etc.).
All of these.

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.

What two heart dysrhythmias can
a community-based AED detect & shock?
Answer choices include:
Ventricular Tachycardia & Ventricular Fibrillation,
Atrial Fibrillation & Atrial Flutter,
Bradycardia & Asystole,
Heart Blocks & Supraventricular Tachycardia

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.

Upon arrival of an AED, what is the first step you should take?
Answer choices include:
Attach the pads,
"Clear" the victim,
Press the shock button,
Open the case & turn on the power if it doesn't automatically turn on

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.

When might anteroposterior (AP) placement be used?
Answer choices include:
when the pads might overlap in the anterolateral position,
in inpatient settings when pacing may be needed/provided post resuscitation,
if the victim is a child or infant,
any of these

The correct answer is any of these.

The victim has a hairy chest and the AED pads
aren’t sticking to the chest adequately.
What should you do?
Answer choices include:
Press the pads firmly to the chest, pull them off, & apply new pads.
Carefully & slowly shave around the edge of the pads.
Inform the victim's family that you cannot provide defibrillation.
Turn the AED off and back on again.

The correct answer is:
Press the pads firmly to the chest, pull them off, & apply new pads.

The AED says, “Analyzing heart rhythm - do not touch the patient.”
What should you do?
Answer choices include:
Continue CPR.
Provide rescue breathing only.
Direct everyone to stand clear & check that no one is touching the victim.
Immediately grab & push the hands of team members away from the victim.

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 AED analyzes the heart rhythm and begins charging.
What should you do before pushing the shock button?
Answer choices include:
Ensure that no rescuers are touching the victim.
Ensure that no friends/family members are touching the victim.
Ensure that no one is leaning against the side rails.
All of these.

The correct answer is all of these.

After a shock is delivered, what should you do next?
Answer choices include:
Do not touch the patient.
Continue CPR & minimize interruptions
unless victim's condition changes.
Continue CPR and turn off the machine.
Discontinue CPR and ask for time of death.

The correct answer is:
Continue CPR & minimize interruptions
unless victim's condition changes.

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