Question

You are about to apply AED pads to a victim's chest when you notice that the victim has several body piercings with jewelry on his chest. Which of the following should you do?

a. Use one pad, applying it directly over the jewelry.
b. Apply the pads to the chest, making sure to avoid the jewelry.
c. Wipe the chest, including the jewelry, with alcohol.
d. Remove the jewelry before applying the pads.

Answer 1

When applying AED pads, they should be placed avoiding any chest jewelry or piercings to prevent burns and ensure proper electrical conduction of the shock.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you are about to apply AED pads to a victim's chest and you notice body piercings with jewelry on their chest, you should apply the pads to the chest, making sure to avoid the jewelry. Do not place the pads directly over jewelry or piercings as this could cause burns or interfere with the electrical conduction of the shock. AEDs usually come with diagrams showing where to place the pads, so if the standard positions would involve placing a pad over a piercing, you can move the pads slightly to avoid the jewelry, while still following the general positioning as shown on the diagrams.