Chapter 14-AED uses in children

Question 1

AED’s can safely be used in children and infants using the pediatric size pads and a dose attenuating system, which is also known as a

Answer 1

Energy reducer

Question 2

if these items are unavailable, use

Answer 2

Adult size AED pads

Question 3

The AED should be applied to infants and children after

Answer 3

The first five cycles of CPR have been completed

Question 4

recall that cardiac arrest in children is usually the result of

Answer 4

Respiratory failure

Question 5

therefore, what two things are very important we giving CPR to a child or infant

Answer 5

Oxygenation and ventilation

Question 6

if you use adult size AED pads on an infant or small child do not cut the pads to adjust size. Instead, you should:

Answer 6

use the the anterior-posterior placement following the manufacturers recommendation

Question 7

more energy through the use of adult pads is better than no energy

Answer 7

True.