Chapter 14- Automated External Defibrillation

Question 1

Most pre-hospital cardiac arrest occurs as the result of

Answer 1

Dysrhythmia which is known as a sudden cardiac rhythm disturbance

Question 2

Give two examples of dysrhythmia

Answer 2

ventricular fibrillation (VF)
pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT)

Question 3

The normal heart rhythm is known as

Answer 3

normal sinus rhythm

Question 4

Ventricular fibrillation is defined as

Answer 4

The disorganized quivering of the ventricles, resulting in no blood flow & a state of cardiac arrest

Question 5

ventricular tachycardia is defined as

Answer 5

A rapid contraction of the ventricles that does not allow for normal filling of the heart

Question 6

according to the AHA, what is the link in the chain of survival that is most likely to improve survival rates

Answer 6

Early Defibrillation

Question 7

When a patient is in cardiac arrest, you should

Answer 7

Begin CPR starting with high-quality chest compressions and apply an AED as soon as possible

Question 8

If you witnessed a patient’s cardiac arrest and AED is available then deploy the AED first and then

Answer 8

Start chest compressions

Question 9

but if the AED is unavailable, start with

Answer 9

CPR