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A 49-year-old man collapses in the library. You are trained in CPR and respond to the call for help. An AED is available in the library. You do not see any signs of breathing as you approach the patient. You tap the man on the shoulder and ask, "Are you all right?" The man does not respond.

1. What do you do first?

1. You ask if anyone else is trained in CPR.
2. You call 911 or ask someone nearby to call 911.
3. You look around to find the AED.
4. You start chest compressions.

2. Now that you have assessed the situation, what do you do next?

1. You send a librarian for the AED.
2. You check for a pulse.
3. You begin chest compressions.
4. You start the patient on oxygen.

3. Before you attach the electrode pads to the patient, what findings should you verify?

1. The patient is not responding.
2. The patient is not breathing.
3. The patient does not have a pulse.
4. The patient does not have a pacemaker.
5. All of the above
6. A, B, and C

4. You apply the AED pads. You get a "chest electrodes" error message. What is a common reason for this message?

1. The electrodes are in the wrong place on the patient's chest.
2. The electrodes are stuck to the patient's chest hair and not to his skin.
3. The AED has not been properly maintained.
4. The pads are the wrong size.

5. What can you do to correct the problem?

1. Press down firmly on each pad.
2. Quickly pull off the pads, which will remove much of the hair.
3. Shave the area with the razor (often provided in the AED carrying case).
4. Apply a new set of pads and follow the AED voice prompts.
5. All of the above, as needed to remove error message

6. You reapply the electrode pads and listen to the prompts. You are instructed to give one shock. You proceed to administer the shock. You did not notice that another person was touching the patient's arm.

Which two steps did you neglect to complete?

Quiz Answers

1. Answer: B. You call 911 or ask someone nearby to call 911.
2. Answer: A. You send a librarian for the AED. Obviously there are people in the library who can get the AED for you, so you send someone for it and move on through the primary survey. In this setting, you do not have oxygen available.
3. Answer: F. A, B, and C
4. Answer: B. The electrodes are stuck to the patient's chest hair and not to his skin.
5. Answer: E. All of the above, as needed to remove error message.
6. Answer: Give the clear message in a loud voice. Check to make sure no one is touching the patient.