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?

<p>For children under age 8 or less than 55 pounds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>You may get an electric shock (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Movement may affect the analysis of the AED (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you defibrillate someone around flammable materials?

<p>There is a risk of starting a fire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should not have nitroglycerin patches while using an AED?

<p>Those wearing medical patches on the chest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Under-dosing' which may fail to revive the person (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Alcohol could ignite due to its flammability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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