AED Usage and Emergency Response

Front

After making sure the scene is safe, what should be the NEXT action when approaching a victim?

Back

Check to see if the victim is responsive

Front

Why is early defibrillation (shocking the heart) important?

Back

It can eliminates an abnormal cardiac rhythm & restores a regular cardiac rhythm

Front

If the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the NEXT step?

Back

Follow the AED prompts

Front

Which special circumstance while using an AED is resolved correctly? Options: Never remove a medication patch before applying the AED pads, Shave a hairy chest before applying the AED pads, Never use an AED on someone with a pacemaker, Only use an AED when a person is submerged in water

Back

Shave a hairy chest before applying the AED pads

Front

Why is chest recoil important?

Back

It allows the heart to refill between compressions.

Front

Effective breaths are delivered if you observe the chest rise with the breath.

Back

you observe the chest rise with the breath

Front

In adult 2-rescuer BLS, the rescuers should switch compressors after 2 minutes, which is....

Back

5 cycles of CPR

Front

You do not need to remove jewelry as long as it is not touching the AED pads.

Back

True

Front

The rate of compressions for all ages (infant, child, and adult) is 100 to 120 compressions per minute

Back

TRUE

Front

If an adult patient has a pulse, but is not breathing. How often should you deliver a rescue breath?

Back

One every 6 seconds