Final answer:
The statement that CPR is not necessary after AED usage is false. Continued CPR is crucial if the patient does not regain normal breathing after an AED shock to maintain vital organ circulation.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer to the question is B. False. After the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), it is imperative to continue with CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) if the patient does not respond to the shock and does not start to breathe normally. An AED is a device designed to deliver a shock to a person experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest, specifically ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, in an effort to restore a normal heart rhythm. If the person’s condition does not immediately normalize after AED usage, CPR must be resumed until emergency medical help arrives or the person starts to breathe normally again.
AEDs are commonly found in public places and are designed for use by laypersons. They use an electrocardiogram to analyze the patient's heart rhythm and then determine if a shock is necessary. However, even after a shock is delivered, CPR can still be vital as it maintains circulation and oxygenation of vital organs until the heart is able to maintain a normal rhythm on its own or until professional help is available.