AED

Question 1

AED

Answer 1

Automated External Defibrillator

Question 2

When do you use CPR with an AED?

Answer 2

Always (except when AED is analyzing a person’s heart or shocking them).

Question 3

How do you check someone’s breathing?

Answer 3

Put face near nose and mouth and watch chest.

Question 4

How long do you give CPR if you come upon an unconscious personand you don’t know how long they’ve been out?

Answer 4

2 minutes

Question 5

What does an AED do?

Answer 5

Senses abnormal heart rhythm. It can shock the heart & start a normal rhythm.

Question 6

What’s the difference between an automatic and semiautomatic AED?

Answer 6

Automatic provides shock. Semi instruct user to provide shock.

Question 7

How do you use an AED?

Answer 7

1. Remove clothes
2. Apply pads
3. Turn AED on
4. Stop CPR & shout clear
5. Push analyze button on the AED

Question 8

What do you do if the AED says “no shock needed?”

Answer 8

Keep doing CPR

Question 9

What do you do if you give someone a shock from an AED and it doesn’t work (victim not responding)?

Answer 9

Provide 5 cycles of 30 chest compressions & 2 breaths

Question 10

AED’s may have what two types of pads?

Answer 10

A large set for adults and small set for children younger than 8.

Question 11

Can AED pads touch anything other than skin?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

Do you need to remove jewelry when using an AED?

Answer 12

No, as long it doesn’t interfere with the placement of the pads.

Question 13

When should you make sure nobody is touching the person while using an AED?

Answer 13

When the machine is analyzing the heart rhythm and before you push the shock button.

Question 14

What should you say before you push the shock button on an AED?

Answer 14

“Stay clear!” or “stand back!”

Question 15

What should you do if the person who needs the AED has a lot of chest hair?

Answer 15

-If there is a razor, quickly shave the areas the pads need to be placed.
-If no razor, but two sets of pads, apply the pads and press firmly to see if the pads will stick to the skin. If not, rip the pads off forcefully to remove the hair and apply the second set of pads.

Question 16

What should you do if someone is lying in water while attempting to use an AED?

Answer 16

Move the person out of the water. The AED CAN be used if the person is lying in a small puddle or snow.

Question 17

If the person needing an AED is covered in sweat or water, what should you do?

Answer 17

Wipe the chest before applying the AED pads; it doesn’t have to be completely dry.

Question 18

If the person needing the AED has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, should you put the pad over it?

Answer 18

No, avoid putting the pad directly over the implant.

Question 19

What should you do if an AED needs to be placed where a medicine patch is?

Answer 19

Don’t place the pad directly over a medicine patch. Take the patch off and quickly wipe the spot before you put the AED pad on. Avoid getting medicine from the patch on your own skin.

Question 20

What’s the first thing you should do when using an AED?

Answer 20

Turn it on to hear the prompts.

Question 21

What are the steps of using an AED when you come upon someone in an emergency situation ?

Answer 21

1. Make sure the scene is safe.
2. Tap and shout to see if the person is responsive.
3. If the person is unresponsive, shout for help.
4. Ask someone to phone 911 and get an AED.
5. Scan the chest for 5-10 seconds, checking for breathing.
6. If the person is not breathing normally or is only gasping, perform CPR giving chest compressions
7. make sure they’re on a firm, flat surface.
8. Quickly move bulky clothes out of the way, if an AED becomes available.
9. Tilt the head back and lift the chin to open the airway.
10. Give two breaths with a mask. Don’t interrupt compressions for more than ten seconds.
11. Give another set of 30 compressions
12. Tilt the head back and lift the chin.
13. Give two breaths
14. Once the AED arrives, use it immediately.
15. Turn on the AED by pushing the ON button or opening the lid.
16. Attatch the pads to the persons bare chest.
17. Plug in the pads connector
18. Make sure no one is touching the person
19. Press the shock button if the AED instructs you
20. Immediately resume CPR, starting with compressions