EMT AED

Question 1

1 (4)

Answer 1

BSI
Scene scene
Attempts to questions bystanders about arrest events
Checks patient responsiveness

Question 2

“The patient is unresponsive”

Answer 2

Assesses patient for signs of breathing

Question 3

“The patient is apneic”

Answer 3

Checks carotid pulse for no more than 10 seconds

Question 4

“The patient is pulseless” (5)

Answer 4

Immediately begin chest compressions
(2 minutes of high quality 1 rescuer:
Adequate depth and rate
Correct compression to ventilation ratio
Allows the chest to recoil completely
Adequate volumes for each breath
Minimal interruptions of less than 10 seconds)

Question 5

After 2 minutes, patient is assessed and second rescuer resumes compressions while candidate operates AED (4)

Answer 5

Turns on AED
Follows prompts and correctly attaches AED
Stops CPR and ensures everyone is clear
Immediately directs rescuer to resume chest compressions