AED Exam Questions: Quiz!

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Are you ready for your AED exam? Would you like to prepare by taking this quiz? An automated external defibrillator is a portable device that routinely diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation and tachycardia. It can treat these ailments through defibrillation. The utilization of electricity stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to come back to a normal rhythm. When you take this quiz you may be surprised at how much you know.

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1.

Signs of a heart attack include:
- A.
  
  Chest pain or pressure lasting 3 or more minutes
- B.
  
  Sweating, pale or ashen skin color
- C.
  
  Shortness of breath
- D.
  
  All of the above
2.

A public access Automatic External Defibrillator is:
- A.
  
  Not needed if CPR is already being performed during cardiac arrest
- B.
  
  To be used only by licensed professionals
- C.
  
  A medical device that delivers an electrical shock to a person in cardiac arrest
- D.
  
  Used on an unconscious person who has a pulse
3.

CPR does not need to be performed if an AED has already been used.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

To check for signs of life:
- A.
  
  Watch the person carefully for at least one minute to see if they move
- B.
  
  Shake the person roughly to see if they wake up
- C.
  
  Feel for air movement and watch for the chest to rise and fall for 10 seconds
- D.
  
  Call for Security and wait for them to arrive
5.

To position the pads:
- A.
  
  Place on top of any clothing
- B.
  
  Place on the upper right and lower left sides of chest
- C.
  
  Leave the yellow plastic backing in place
- D.
  
  Place on wet, sweaty skin
6.

When using an AED:
- A.
  
  Do not place the pads over medication patches or implanted defibrillators
- B.
  
  Do not touch the patient when the AED is preparing to shock
- C.
  
  Do not use on anyone under age 12 or under 55 pounds
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

It is okay to touch the patient when an AED is analyzing.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Public Access Defibrillators are located in:
- A.
  
  The Palace and Capitol
- B.
  
  Shield's and King's Arms Tavern
- C.
  
  Wallace Museum and The Visitor's Center
- D.
  
  Courthouse and Magazine
9.

Each minute defibrillation is delayed reduces the chance of survival of sudden cardiac arrest by:
- A.
  
  50
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  3
10.

After analysis, the AED states "Shock Not Advised", you should:
- A.
  
  Stay with the person and wait for Security to arrive
- B.
  
  Take the pads off
- C.
  
  Start CPR
- D.
  
  Immediately try to analyze again