Module 1

Question 1

AED

status indicator flashing red (beeping)

Answer 1

if expiry date not elapsed,
* turn device on and listen for
* “call for medical assistance” voice promp
* turn device off
* if above dosnt work, or if the pad pak expiration date has elapsed

Question 2

Low Battery Audible warning

Answer 2

• prepare a the spare pad-pak and be prepared to swap it quickly
• 10 shocks remaining
• device should continue to function properly

Question 3

green to red
and
beeping

Answer 3

• swap the pad-pak quickly
• make an entry in the cabin defect log
• if the pad-pak is not changed, the device will continue to analyse the patient’s heart rhythm and advise when to perform CPR, Note: battery does not have sufficient capacity to deliver a shock

Question 4

AED indicator
“memory full”

Answer 4

• make an entry in the cabin defect log
• device remains functional

Question 5

AED

AED indicator

Device Service Required

Answer 5

• Do not use the device
• Advise PIC
• Maake an entry in the cabin defect log

Question 6

CPR

Answer 6

to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.

Question 7

Shock

Answer 7

sudden drop in blood flow through the body
* shock is the body’s response to a sudden drop in blood pressure. At first, the body responds to this life-threatening situation by constricting (narrowing) blood vessels in the extremities (hands and feet). This is called vasoconstriction and it helps conserve blood flow to the vital organs.

Question 8

Warning signs of heart attack

Answer 8

• Chest pain
• indigestion
• aching jaw
• sore arms
• denial, fear
• pale skin
• nausea, vomiting
• sweating
• shortness of breath
• fatigue
• shock
• unconsciousness
• cardiac arrest

Question 9

CPR

Answer 9

• hands on center of chest ( adult)
• 1 (very small child) or 2 hands on mid chest

Question 10

4 mins and 10 mins

Answer 10

brain death begins
brain death is certain

Question 11

AED only shocks

Answer 11

• Ventricular fibrillation
• pulsseless ventricular tachycardia

Heart Rhythms