Question

You have responded to a person in cardiac arrest. CPR is already in progress. You kneel next to the man and lay the AED next to his head. There are 4 basic steps you will take to use the AED on him. Place the items in the correct order.

Answer 1

Step 1 Turn on the AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Step 2 Attach the electrode pad to the chest

Step 3 Analyze the heart rhythm

Step 4 Press the shock button if directed by the AED

Step-by-step explanation:

The automated external defibrillator is a computerized and sophisticated device that is easy to operate and used to administer life saving interventions to a victim.

Step 1: Turn on the AED

The first step is to power on the AED, which then guide the operator on how to use it, by means of voice prompts.

Step 2 Attach the electrode pad to the chest

Open and then attach the self- adhesive defibrillator pads on the bare chest of the victim.

Step 3 Analyze the heart rhythm

Ensure the victim is not being touched, and then allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.

Step 4 Press the shock button if directed by the AED

Press the shock button if directed by the AED.