When connected properly to the victim, what will the AED unit advise you to do?

When connected properly to the victim, what will the AED unit advise you to do?

• A. Give a shock
• B. Check circulation and give CPR
• C. Wait for the unit to analyze the rhythm
• D. Do nothing

Answer: (C)

An AED’s purpose is to decide if a shock is needed by analyzing the heart rhythm after the pads are placed. When everything is connected properly, you should wait for the device to analyze the rhythm and then follow its prompts. The unit will indicate a shock only if it detects a rhythm that responds to defibrillation; if not, it will guide you to continue CPR or take whatever steps it instructs. While the device is analyzing, avoid touching the victim so you don’t interfere with the rhythm detection. In short, you wait for the AED to analyze and then act according to its instructions.

An AED’s purpose is to decide if a shock is needed by analyzing the heart rhythm after the pads are placed. When everything is connected properly, you should wait for the device to analyze the rhythm and then follow its prompts. The unit will indicate a shock only if it detects a rhythm that responds to defibrillation; if not, it will guide you to continue CPR or take whatever steps it instructs. While the device is analyzing, avoid touching the victim so you don’t interfere with the rhythm detection. In short, you wait for the AED to analyze and then act according to its instructions.