Quiz 1: Defibrilator with AED - ECSACONM

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1 When should an AED first be applied to a collapsed patient?

Once sudden cardiac arrest is confirmed by absent pulse and abnormal breathing
After confirming the patient is unresponsive but before checking for breathing or pulse
Immediately upon arrival, before assessing responsiveness
Only after a physician verifies cardiac arrest

2 In the perioperative setting, which sign most specifically suggests cardiac arrest in an anesthetized patient?

Minor muscle twitching under anesthesia
Increase in heart rate
Oxygen desaturation with loss of capnography waveform
Elevated blood pressure

3 Which statement reflects proper AED pad setup in most adult cases?

One pad on the abdomen and one on the back for wider coverage
Both pads placed directly over the heart for maximum current
Pads placed anywhere as long as they do not overlap
One pad on the right upper chest and one below the left axilla

4 A nurse notices that the AED reads “no shock advised,” but the ECG shows very fine, irregular baseline undulations. What should the nurse do next?

Stop compressions and wait for the rhythm to clarify
Ignore the AED and deliver a manual shock
Increase ECG gain, confirm pad contact, and continue high-quality CPR
Replace the AED immediately

5 During AED setup in the operating room, which action best minimizes risk during shock delivery?

Disconnect all monitors and lines before shock
Cover wet skin with gauze under the pads
Apply pads over surgical drapes to save time
Ensure everyone is clear of patient and bed before pressing shock


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