AED TEST

1. Some AEDs may come with a small towel, why is this?

o To dry the chest of the casualty

o To mop your brow when performing CPR

o To place over the casualty's face when performing rescue breaths

o To clear up any bodily fluids

2. Who can use a defibrillator in a public place?

o Ambulance staff

o Trained first aiders

o Doctors

o Anyone
3. Which of the following best describes how a defibrillator works?

o It delivers an electrical shock to the heart to start the heart beating again

o It delivers an electrical shock to the heart to clear excessive electrical activity and
allow the heart to regain its normal rhythm

o It delivers an electrical shock to the heart which burns damaged heart tissue

o It delivers an electrical shock to the chest which dislodges blood clots

4. You cannot use a defibrillator if a casualty has a pacemaker fitted

o True

o False
5. The pads used to deliver the electrical shock to the heart can be placed over clothing

o True

o False
6. It is dangerous to attach an AED to a person who is breathing / ‘alive’

o True

o False
7. What does the term ‘AED’ stand for?

o Automated Electric Defibrillator

o Adult External Defibrillator

o Automatic Extrinsic Defibrillator

o Automated External Defibrillator

8. The ‘chain of survival’ is a term used to describe the actions required to give a casualty in cardiac
arrest the best chance of survival.

Which of these best describes the chain of survival?

o Early defibrillation, Effective CPR, Effective advanced care, Early transport to

hospital

o Early CPR, Early defibrillation, Early access to help, Early advanced care

o Early access to help, Early CPR, Early defibrillation, Early advanced care

o Effective CPR, Effective defibrillation, Effective rescue breaths, Early advanced

care
9. If you are alone, using an AED takes priority over performing CPR

o True
 o False
10. You should not use a defibrillator if there is a risk of flammable fumes or gasses

o True

o False
11. What should you ensure before delivering a shock to a casualty using an AED?

o That everyone is clear of the casualty

o That you are ready to perform CPR

o That an ambulance is on the way

o That someone is watching the chest

12. You can use an automated external defibrillator on a metal surface

o True

o False
13. What does CPR stand for?
Call, Plan, Respond
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Coronary Pathogen Revival
Capillary Process Review

CPR
1. When the heart stops Brain Death will occur within:

1-2 Minutes.

8-10 Hours.

2. The CABs of CPR are:

Cuts, Air and Burns

 Circulation/Compressions, Airway and Breathing

Children, Adults and Babies

None of the above.

3. What is the most critical step In case of emergency

Moving victim to another place is the most critical step In case of emergency.

Finding a licensed physician is the most critical step In case of emergency.

Calling victim’s relatives is the most critical step In case of emergency.

Dialing 911 is the most critical step In case of emergency.

4. When administering CPR to an infant:

Cover his nose and mouth with your mouth.

Puff air from your cheeks, not your lungs.

Allow the infant to exhale on his own.

All of the above.

5. If there is no response from the victim:

Give 1-2 minutes of CPR before calling 911 if the victim is a child.

Give 1-2 minutes of CPR before calling 911 if the victim is an infant.

Call 911 and return to the victim if the victim is an adult.

All of the above.

6. To clear the victim's airway, you should:

Push chin down, tilt head back.

 Lift chin up, turn head to the left.

Lift chin up, tilt head forward.

Lift chin up, tilt head back.

7. Children's CPR is given to:

Anyone who’s height is less than 4’ 6”.

Anyone who’s weight is less than 60 lb.

Children under the age of 15.

Children under the age of 8.

8. Infant CPR is administered to any child under the age of:

24 months

18 months

12 months

9 months

9. When administering CPR, what is breaths-to-compressions ratio?

2 breaths every 30 compressions

1 breath every 30 compressions.

1 breath every 15 compressions

2 breaths every 5 compressions

10. In case of emergency you SHOULD NOT:

Leave the victim unattended.

 Try to make the victim drink.

Try to put the victim into a sitting position.

All of the above.

11. When checking for circulation/pulse you should locate:

Carotid artery if victim is a child.

Brachial artery if victim is an infant.

Carotid artery if victim is an adult.

All of the above.

12. The rule for compressions part of CPR is:

1 hand, 1 inch when administered to children.

½ hand, ½ inch when administered to infants.

2 hands, 2 inches when administered to adults.

All of the above.

Shaking the victim and shouting.

Slapping victim’s face lightly.

Patting victim’s feet and shoulders.

All of the above.

14. Adult’s and Child’s responsiveness is checked by:

Using smelling salts.

Shaking the victim and shouting.

Pouring cold water on victim’s face.

All of the above.