AED Prompts
Do not touch the patient during analyse phase. What will the the prompt say?
"Stand Clear"
There is 2 AED's in this building. Name the AED closest to the main entrance of the building.
In front of the children's cafeteria bathrooms
What is the first thing you should do when you approach an emergency situation?
Check the scene for safety
Compression to breath ratio
30:2
patient must be unresponsive and not breathing effectively before application of the AED. the AED is then used to stun the heart allowing it to return to....
a normal sinus rhythm
Weekly checks are being made on the AED unit to ensure the AED is ready to use in an emergency situation. What is an indicator that the AED is ready for use?
Green light
There are 2 AED''s in this building. Name the second location found inside the the building.
Outside the library
This number should be contacted when a person is having trouble breathing.
911
When giving a rescue breath during CPR, each breath should last about .......
One second
There is a medicine patch on a unresponsive man chest in the hallway what would be the best action?
Remove the patch
When the shock is being delivered the prompt will say...
Shock delivered
There is and infant and a child under 8 in need of the AED. Where is the correct placement of pads?
1 pad on chest 1 pad in between shoulder blades.
This song is used in many shows and classes when teaching the speed of compressions
Stayin' Alive, by the Bee Gees
This is a common emergency among children and results in the majority of cardiac arrest.
Respiratory failure
There are 2 ways to remove hair from chest. A razor is in the kit. If missing, what can be done?
Wax the area with the extra shock pad.
What action allows the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
Placement of pads
Its is generally safe to used the AED on this surface. the pads are to not touch this surface.
A metal surface
Persistent chest pain or discomfort, profuse sweating, nausea or vomiting
Signs of a heart attack?
delivered at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute smooth, regular and given straight up and down allows the chest to return to normal position
Effective chest compressions
When a baby is choking, what two techniques do you use to get the object out.
Gentle back blows to their back and chest compressions with 2 fingers
What is the best action when opening the AED
Follow prompts
Location of pads in the adult victim is located the upper right side of chest ________ ________ side of chest.
lower left
You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check the scene and then check the victim for consciousness, but does not respond. What should you do next?
Call or have someone else call 9-1-1 or EMS
When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, less blood flows to the brain. If the heart rhythm isn't rapidly restored, complications may include
Brain damage or death
Remember water conducts electricity. excessive moisture on the skin can decrease the effectiveness of the shock. be sure to:
Remove victim from water and move to a dry area ensure the victim's chest and person controlling AED is dry.