AED basics
When to use an AED
How to use an AED
Scenarios
True or false
100

AEDs can be used on children

What is true

100

Can you use an AED when they're in the water?

What is no 

100

What’s the first step when using an AED?

What is turn it on?

100

You see someone collapse at the mall. They’re not breathing. What do you do first?

What is check for responsiveness and call 911?

100

AEDs require training to use.

What is false

200

What colors are AEDs?

What is Red/White/Green

200

What type of emergency requires an AED?

What is sudden cardiac arrest?

200

Where do you place the pads?

What is upper right chest and lower left side of chest?

200

You’re alone with someone in cardiac arrest. AED is 30 seconds away. What do you do?

What is get the AED quickly and use it immediately?

200

You cannot use an AED on a newborn child

What is False, better to use than not to try not to overlap

300

What does AED stand for?

What is an Automated External Defibrillator?

300

True or False: An AED should be used only after CPR has been performed for 5 minutes.

What is False? Use it as soon as it is available.

300

What should you do before pressing "shock"?

What is ensure no one is touching the person?

300

You apply the AED pads, and it says “No shock advised.” Then what

What is begin CPR immediately?

300

Pads must not touch eachother 

What is true

400

Where are AEDs commonly found?

What is everywhere
400

What are signs someone may need an AED?

What are unresponsiveness and no normal breathing, pulse?

400

How often should you follow the AED prompts during CPR?

What is every 2 minutes or as instructed by the device?

400

A student collapses in the locker room. They’re soaked in sweat.

What is dry their chest before applying AED pads?


400

You should use an AED even if you're not sure whether the person has a pulse.

What is true (better to use than delay)

500

What does an AED do to the heart?

What is delivers an electric shock to restore a normal rhythm?

500

Should you stop CPR while the AED is analyzing?

What is Yes, stop during analysis, then resume CPR as instructed?


500

If someone has a pacemaker, how do you place the pads?

What is avoid placing the pad directly over the device?


500

The AED delivers a shock. The person starts to breathe again.

What is place them in recovery position and monitor breathing?

500

You can use an AED in the rain

True (try to keep it dry)
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