A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not
have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her
with an AED.
6. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
A. Apply the pads to the chest
B. Press the Shock button
C. Turn on the AED
D. Clear the patient
7. After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the
next step when using an AED?
A. Check for a carotid pulse
B. Follow the AED prompts
C. Clear the patient
D. Press the Shock button
8. What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
A. Do not pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
B. Pull the person out of the water, but do not use the AED
C. Pull the person out of the water, and wipe the chest
D. Do not move the person, and do not use the AED
9. Why is defibrillation important?
A. It is not important for cardiac arrest.
B. It prevents rearrest from occurring.
C. There is a 100% success rate.
D. It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
10. Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR?
A. Has normal breathing and has a pulse
B. Has no normal breathing and no pulse
C. Has a pulse and is having trouble breathing
D. Has a strong pulse and is breathing
11. Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
A. There will be a reduction of rescuer fatigue.
B. The rate of chest compressions will increase.
C. The heart will adequately refill between compressions.
D. It will reduce the risk of rib fractures.