Question

what should you do if an aed arrives while performing cpr?
a. stop cpr and leave the aed
b. continue cpr without using the aed
c. call 911 again
d. use the aed immediately, following its instructions

what should you do if the aed advises no shock?
a. continue chest compressions
b. turn off the aed and stop cpr
c. perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
d. repeat the aed process immediately

Explanation:

First Question: What should you do if an AED arrives while performing CPR?

• Option a: Stopping CPR and leaving the AED is incorrect as AED is meant to be used in cardiac emergencies during CPR.
• Option b: Continuing CPR without using the AED is wrong because AED can analyze the heart rhythm and deliver shock if needed, which is crucial in resuscitation.
• Option c: Calling 911 again is unnecessary as 911 should have already been called initially in an emergency situation where CPR is being performed.
• Option d: When an AED arrives during CPR, the correct action is to use the AED immediately following its instructions as it can help in restoring a normal heart rhythm.

• Option a: If the AED advises no shock, it means the heart rhythm does not require a shock at that time, and continuing chest compressions (part of CPR) is the appropriate action to maintain blood circulation.
• Option b: Turning off the AED and stopping CPR is incorrect as the patient still needs resuscitation efforts.
• Option c: Performing only mouth - to - mouth resuscitation is not the right approach as chest compressions are also necessary, and the AED has already indicated no shock, so we should continue with chest compressions.
• Option d: Repeating the AED process immediately is not required as the AED has already analyzed the rhythm and advised no shock.

Answer:

d. Use the AED immediately, following its instructions

Second Question: What should you do if the AED advises no shock?