Automatic External Defibrillator AED Quiz This is a fun general knowledge quiz on the operations of an automated external defibrillator. Please enter your email: 1. How does a defibrillator work? Delivers an electrical shock to the chest which dislodges blood clots Delivers an electrical shock to the heart which burns damaged heart tissue 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 to clear excessive electrical activity and allow the heart to regain its normal rhythm 2. An AED will deliver a shock if a victim is ‘alive’ or has a normal heartbeat False True AEDs will only deliver a shock if the victim is in cardiac arrest and it is suitable for a shock to be delivered 3. You should not use a defibrillator if there is a risk of igniting flammable gases False True 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 4. You can use an automated external defibrillator if a victim is on a metal surface False True 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 5. What are the four links in the Chain of Survival? Early access to help, Early CPR, Early defibrillation, Early advanced care Early defibrillation, Effective CPR, Effective rescue breaths, Early transport to a hospital Effective CPR, Effective defibrillation, Effective rescue breaths, 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. The defibrillator pads used to deliver the electrical shock to the heart can be placed on or over patients clothing True False The pads need to be placed in direct contact with the skin 7. What should you check before delivering a shock to a victim? The pads are in the right position on the chest You are ready to perform CPR No one is touching the victim An ambulance has been called No one should be touching the victim when the shock is delivered 8. 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. 9. 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 10. If you are a lone rescuer, using an AED takes priority over performing CPR False True If alone and you have access to a defibrillator then immediately setup the AED and follow the voice prompts Loading …
