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Precautions for Operating an AED

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What should you avoid doing when operating an AED?

Touching the person while the AED is analyzing

Defibrillating someone around flammable materials

Using an incorrect size AED pad

Using alcohol to wipe the person's chest dry (correct)

Who should have adult AED pads according to the text?

Children under age 8

Persons older than 8 years of age or weighing more than 55 pounds (correct)

Bystanders who are not trained in CPR

Individuals weighing less than 55 pounds

What should you ensure before shocking a person with an AED?

Ensuring no one is touching or in contact with the person (correct)

Ensuring the person is moved to a wet area

Ensuring someone is touching the person

Ensuring the AED is in contact with flammable materials

When should you use pediatric AED pads according to the text?

For children under age 8 or less than 55 pounds Signup and view all the answers

What risk exists if you touch the person while the AED is defibrillating?

You may get an electric shock Signup and view all the answers

Why should you avoid using an AED in a moving vehicle?

Movement may affect the analysis of the AED Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you defibrillate someone around flammable materials?

There is a risk of starting a fire Signup and view all the answers

Who should not have nitroglycerin patches while using an AED?

Those wearing medical patches on the chest Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger of using incorrect size pads for defibrillation?

'Under-dosing' which may fail to revive the person Signup and view all the answers

Why should you avoid using alcohol to wipe the person’s chest dry?

Alcohol could ignite due to its flammability Signup and view all the answers