AED basics
AEDs can be used on children
What is true
Can you use an AED when they're in the water?
What is no
What’s the first step when using an AED?
What is turn it on?
You see someone collapse at the mall. They’re not breathing. What do you do first?
What is check for responsiveness and call 911?
AEDs require training to use.
What is false
What colors are AEDs?
What is Red/White/Green
What type of emergency requires an AED?
What is sudden cardiac arrest?
Where do you place the pads?
What is upper right chest and lower left side of chest?
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?
You cannot use an AED on a newborn child
What is False, better to use than not to try not to overlap
What does AED stand for?
What is an Automated External Defibrillator?
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.
What should you do before pressing "shock"?
What is ensure no one is touching the person?
You apply the AED pads, and it says “No shock advised.” Then what
What is begin CPR immediately?
Pads must not touch eachother
What is true
Where are AEDs commonly found?
What are signs someone may need an AED?
What are unresponsiveness and no normal breathing, pulse?
How often should you follow the AED prompts during CPR?
What is every 2 minutes or as instructed by the device?
A student collapses in the locker room. They’re soaked in sweat.
What is dry their chest before applying AED pads?
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)
What does an AED do to the heart?
What is delivers an electric shock to restore a normal rhythm?
Should you stop CPR while the AED is analyzing?
What is Yes, stop during analysis, then resume CPR as instructed?
If someone has a pacemaker, how do you place the pads?
What is avoid placing the pad directly over the device?
The AED delivers a shock. The person starts to breathe again.
What is place them in recovery position and monitor breathing?
You can use an AED in the rain