BLS quiz V: AED at a public event

The quiz
You are a healthcare provider who is attending a football game. The coach suddenly falls to the ground. Two of his coworkers have begun CPR. You arrive on the scene just as someone brings an AED to the scene.


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You are a healthcare provider who is attending a football game. The coach suddenly falls to the ground. Two of his coworkers have begun CPR. You arrive on the scene just as someone brings an AED to the scene.

Question 1 of 6

You should:

Question 2 of 6

The AED is placed, analyzes, and recommends a shock. You press the button, and a shock is delivered. What should be done immediately following the shock?

Question 3 of 6

911 has been called and CPR is continued. You would expect the AED to:

Question 4 of 6

The compression to ventilation ratio for this patient should be

Question 5 of 6

Because you don't want the rescuer to get tired and lean on the chest wall, you make sure that the compressor is switched every:

Question 6 of 6

The rate of compressions is very important. They should be delivered at a rate of:

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The quiz

Correct answers

  • Immediately utilize the AED.
  • If still unresponsive with no pulse and no breathing, immediately begin another round of CPR for 2 minutes when prompted by AED.
  • Tell you to stop CPR to re-analyze the rhythm in 2 minutes.
  • 30:2.
  • 2 minutes.
  • 100–120 per minute.

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