In: Nursing
1. Which of the following Is true regarding the use of an AED?
a. If a pad is not sticking to the athlete, press down on the pad while the AED is delivering the shock.
b. An AED can automatically detect if a heart rate is that of an Infant, child, or adult.
C. If the AED says a shock is not advised but the athlete is still unresponsive, it is best to shock anyway.
d. If a shock is indicated, make sure no one is touching the athlete before pressing the shock button on the AED.
2. The AED indicates "No shock Indicated/advised." You check and find that the athlete is breathing fast. You should
a. begin CPR
b. monitor breathing while waiting for emergency medical personnel to arrive.
c. establish an airway
d. begin the Heimlich maneuver
e. check for responsiveness
3. If an athlete is unresponsive, immediately start administering compressions before calling EMS.
a. true
b. false
4. When you give chest compressions, your hands should be
a. one on top of the other, with fingers loosely held on the chest
b. one next to the other with fingers outstretched
c. one on top of the other, with fingers held above the chest
d. one on the chest and one around the wrist, with fingers spread
e. one next to the other, with fingers held above the chest
5. If the athlete is unresponsive, your first step is to call EMS.
a. true
b. false
Answer 1: (B) AED can detect the heart rate of infant, child or adult.
( An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia.)
Answer 2: (C) Establish an airway
Answer 3: True
( Because unconsiousness of person means that there is some serious issue)
Answer 4: (A) The hands should be one on the top of other with fingers loosely held on the chest.
Answer 5: True