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  1. What is the recommended pad placement for an adult victim when using an AED?

    Answer: One pad on the upper right chest and one on the lower left side (below armpit)

    Standard AED pad placement is one electrode on the upper right chest below the collarbone and one on the lower left side of the chest below the armpit.

  2. Which cardiac rhythm does an AED NOT treat with a shock?

    Answer: Asystole ('flatline')

    Asystole is a non-shockable rhythm; AEDs only deliver shocks for VF and pVT, and asystole requires CPR rather than defibrillation.

  3. A child victim is estimated to be 6 years old. Which AED setting or equipment should you use?

    Answer: Pediatric pads or a pediatric dose-attenuator if available; use adult if not

    For children aged 1-8 years, use pediatric pads or an energy attenuator when available; if unavailable, adult pads and adult energy may be used.

  4. How long should you allow the AED to analyze the victim's heart rhythm before prompting it to deliver a shock?

    Answer: The AED completes analysis automatically; do not interrupt it

    The AED performs its own rhythm analysis automatically; all movement and CPR must stop and the rescuer must not touch the victim during analysis.

  5. You arrive at a scene where a bystander has already started CPR. An AED is available. What is the priority?

    Answer: Attach the AED as quickly as possible while minimizing CPR interruptions

    Attach the AED as quickly as possible while the other rescuer continues CPR, pausing only briefly when the AED is ready to analyze.

  6. What does it mean when an AED gives a 'low battery' indicator during use?

    Answer: Continue using the AED; it may still function, but arrange for a replacement or new battery

    Continue using the AED as it may still deliver shocks; however, notify EMS and attempt to replace the battery if possible without interrupting resuscitation.

  7. Why is it important to shout 'Clear!' before pressing the shock button on an AED?

    Answer: To ensure no one is touching the victim when the shock is delivered, preventing injury to rescuers

    Shouting 'Clear!' and visually confirming no one is touching the victim prevents the electrical shock from being conducted through bystanders.