Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Cardiac Emergencies Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a common cause of sudden cardiac arrest?

Heart attack
Stroke
Broken bone
Diabetes
#2

What is the primary function of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

To stop bleeding
To administer medication
To restore normal heart rhythm
To immobilize the patient
#3

Which of the following is a key step before using an AED on someone?

Applying ice packs to the chest
Ensuring the person is lying face down
Checking for responsiveness and breathing
Offering the person water to drink
#4

What is the role of the bystander in the chain of survival for cardiac emergencies?

To administer medication
To provide emotional support only
To call emergency services, perform CPR, and use an AED
To wait for medical professionals to arrive
#5

What is the recommended ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths during CPR?

15 compressions to 1 breath
30 compressions to 2 breaths
30 compressions to 1 breath
15 compressions to 2 breaths
#6

What does 'CPR' stand for in the context of cardiac emergencies?

Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiac Pressure Relief
Circulatory Pulmonary Response
#7

When should you use an AED on a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest?

After performing CPR for 15 minutes
Immediately upon finding the person unresponsive
After calling a family member
After confirming the person's identity
#8

How does an AED deliver an electric shock to the heart?

Through direct contact with the heart
Through electrodes placed on the chest
Through an injection
Through oral medication
#9

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions during CPR for adults?

1 inch
2 inches
3 inches
4 inches
#10

What should you do if an AED advises a shock during its analysis of a cardiac rhythm?

Press the shock button immediately
Continue CPR until emergency services arrive
Wait for the AED to analyze the rhythm again
Stop CPR and wait for the person to regain consciousness
#11

What is the purpose of the 'shock' delivered by an AED?

To restart the heart
To stop the person from breathing
To cool down the body temperature
To relieve chest pain
#12

How should you place the AED pads on the person's chest?

Both pads on the left side of the chest
One pad on the left side and one pad on the right side of the chest
Both pads on the right side of the chest
One pad on the chest and one pad on the back
#13

Which of the following statements about AEDs is true?

AEDs are only effective in hospitals
Anyone can use an AED with proper training
AEDs are only used by medical professionals
AEDs are ineffective in treating sudden cardiac arrest
#14

In which of the following scenarios should you not use an AED?

When the person is lying in water
When the person has a pacemaker
When the person is in a cramped space
When the person has fallen from a height
#15

What is the recommended age range for using adult AED pads?

0-8 years old
9-15 years old
16 years old and above
There is no specific age range
#16

Where should you place the AED pads on a child aged 1 to 8 years old?

Both pads on the chest
One pad on the chest and one pad on the back
One pad on the chest and one pad on the abdomen
Both pads on the back

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