Question

final assessment | question 4 of 10 which one of the following is not a guideline for using an aed? use the largest pads for ages eight and up. be sure the victim isn’t lying in water. remove any medicine patches from the chest. hold the patient’s hand while the aed analyzes their heart rhythm.

Explanation:

When using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), one should not hold the patient's hand while it's analyzing the heart - rhythm as it can interfere with the reading. The other options are correct guidelines. Using the largest pads for ages eight and up ensures proper contact, keeping the victim out of water prevents electrical hazards, and removing medicine patches from the chest ensures good pad - skin contact.

Answer:

Hold the patient’s hand while the AED analyzes their heart rhythm.