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According to the policy stated, what is expected from the Department employees?

  • To serve as the AED administrator
  • To be responsible for distribution of AED related supplies
  • To maintain an inventory of all AEDs by serial number
  • To provide early defibrillation to a patient using the AED (correct)

    • Who is responsible for authorizing the use of the AED by Department employees?

  • The chief of police
  • The AED coordinator
  • The Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Department’s Medical Director (correct)
  • The AED administrator

    • What is the role of the AED coordinator?

  • Responsible for distribution of AED related supplies (correct)
  • Serving as the AED administrator
  • Maintenance of an inventory of all AEDs by serial number and assignee
  • Authorizing the use of the AED by Department employees

    • Who is designated as the AED administrator?

    <p>A supervisor designated by the chief of police shall serve as the AED administrator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) do?

    <p>Applies a brief high-energy pulse of electricity to the heart muscle through disposable defibrillation electrodes applied to the patient’s chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should employees do after using the AED?

    <p>Notify an on-duty supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are employees authorized to operate the AED?

    <p>After completing CPR/AED certification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should employees do if an issue arises with their assigned AED?

    <p>Inform the AED administrator of any issues with the device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be dispatched as the primary unit in a cardiac arrest-related call?

    <p>Fire Rescue Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should employees do before operating the AED?

    <p>Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When will Fire Rescue Services assume responsibility for the patient?

    <p>Upon arrival at the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring that the AED is properly inspected?

    <p>Assigned employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

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