AED

Question 1

What is the first step in cardiac arrest management?

Answer 1

Ensure scene safety

This includes checking for hazards that may endanger the rescuer or patient.

Question 2

What should a rescuer do after ensuring scene safety?

Answer 2

Stop CPR if it has been started

This is important to assess the patient’s condition.

Question 3

What two checks should be performed simultaneously on the patient?

Answer 3

Check for responsiveness and verify no breathing and no pulse

These checks help confirm cardiac arrest.

Question 4

How long should high-quality CPR be performed?

Answer 4

For 2 minutes or 5 cycles

Consistency in CPR is critical for patient outcomes.

Question 5

What are the criteria for adequate CPR?

Answer 5

Adequate depth and rate, correct compression-to-ventilation ratio, allows chest to recoil completely, adequate volumes for each breath, minimal interruptions of no more than 10 seconds

Each factor is crucial for effective CPR.

Question 6

What is the first action when using a defibrillator?

Answer 6

Turn on the defibrillator power

This is essential before attaching the patches.

Question 7

What should be done after properly attaching defibrillator patches?

Answer 7

Stop CPR and clear the patient

This is necessary for the defibrillator to analyze the heart rhythm.

Question 8

What action should be taken if a shock is advised?

Answer 8

Clear the patient and deliver the shock

Ensuring safety during defibrillation is critical.

Question 9

What should be done immediately after delivering a shock?

Answer 9

Resume chest compressions

This helps maintain blood circulation until further interventions.