Final answer:
The correct answer is D) AEDs can safely be used in infants and children less than 8 years of age, with specific guidelines such as using pediatric pads or a dose attenuator.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct statement regarding the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is: D) AEDs can safely be used in infants and children less than 8 years of age. While it is true that the AED will analyze a patient's heart rhythm, it cannot do so during CPR; CPR must be paused to allow the AED to analyze the rhythm properly. Also, if a patient has an implanted defibrillator, an AED can still be used; however, care must be taken to avoid placing the AED pads directly over the implantation site. It is a misconception that AEDs should be applied to patients at risk for cardiac arrest as prophylaxis; AEDs are used when cardiac arrest has occurred, specifically in cases of ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia. For infants and children under 8 or weighing less than 55 pounds, special pediatric pads or a dose attenuator should be used with the AED if available.