Automatic External Defibrillator AED Quiz

October 11, 2019 General

This is a fun general knowledge quiz on the operations of an automated external defibrillator.

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1. Defibrillators should come with a small towel, what is this used for?

To dry the chest of the victim

To clean up any bodily fluids

To place over the casualty’s face when performing rescue breaths

To mop your brow when performing CPR

The victim’s chest should be dry to ensure the electrical shock is not conducted through the water

2. The defibrillator pads used to deliver the electrical shock to the heart can be placed on or over patients clothing

False

True

The pads need to be placed in direct contact with the skin

3. You cannot use a defibrillator if a casualty has a pacemaker fitted

False

True

You cannot use a defibrillator if a casualty has a pacemaker fitted

You can use a defibrillator on a victim with a pacemaker. Ensure the defibrillator pads are not placed directly over the pacemaker.

4. You should not use a defibrillator if there is a risk of igniting flammable gases

True

False

You should not use a defibrillator if there is a risk of igniting flammable gases

There is a small risk of a spark from the electrical shock delivered by an AED

5. What are the four links in the Chain of Survival?

Effective CPR, Effective defibrillation, Effective rescue breaths, Early advanced care

Early defibrillation, Effective CPR, Effective rescue breaths, Early transport to a hospital

Early access to help, Early CPR, Early defibrillation, Early advanced care

Early defibrillation, Effective CPR, Effective advanced care, Early transport to a hospital

The Chain of Survival describes four things that significantly improve the chances of survival from a cardiac arrest

6. How does a defibrillator work?

Delivers an electrical shock to the heart to start the heart beating again

Delivers an electrical shock to the heart to clear excessive electrical activity and allow the heart to regain its normal rhythm

Delivers an electrical shock to the heart which burns damaged heart tissue

Delivers an electrical shock to the chest which dislodges blood clots

Delivers an electrical shock to the heart to clear excessive electrical activity and allow the heart to regain its normal rhythm

7. If you are a lone rescuer, using an AED takes priority over performing CPR

True

False

If alone and you have access to a defibrillator then immediately setup the AED and follow the voice prompts

8. You can use an automated external defibrillator if a victim is on a metal surface

True

False

You can use an automated external defibrillator if a victim is on a metal surface

An AED is safe to use if the victim is on a metal surface

9. An AED will deliver a shock if a victim is ‘alive’ or has a normal heartbeat

True

False

AEDs will only deliver a shock if the victim is in cardiac arrest and it is suitable for a shock to be delivered

10. What should you check before delivering a shock to a victim?

An ambulance has been called

The pads are in the right position on the chest

No one is touching the victim

You are ready to perform CPR

No one should be touching the victim when the shock is delivered

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Automatic External Defibrillator AED Quiz