1
Q
A patient is found unresponsive. What are your first steps?
A
- Check LOC & Breathing status
- Activate emergency response & get AED
- Check carotid pulse (none?)
- Start CPR (30 compressions/2 breaths)
- Set up AED
- Shock pt if advised / cont. CPR if not
2
Q
What must you do before delivering a shock to the patient?
A
make sure the patient is CLEAR
3
Q
Where should AED pads not be placed?
A
- Over excessively hairy surfaces
- On patient covered in water
- over transdermal medicine patches
- directly on top of an implanted device
