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A defibrillator (or AED) is a lifesaving piece of medical equipment which delivers an electrical shock to a casualty in cardiac arrest. Many defibrillators are now placed in large public places (e.g: shopping centres, train stations) and are known as ‘PADs’ – public access defibrillators.
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Question 1 of 12
It is dangerous to attach an AED to a person who is breathing / ‘alive’
Question 2 of 12
What does the term ‘AED’ stand for?
Question 3 of 12
Which of the following best describes how a defibrillator works?
Question 4 of 12
Who can use a defibrillator in a public place?
Question 5 of 12
The pads used to deliver the electrical shock to the heart can be placed over clothing
Question 6 of 12
Some AEDs may come with a small towel, why is this?
Question 7 of 12
You should not use a defibrillator if there is a risk of flammable fumes or gasses
Question 8 of 12
You cannot use a defibrillator if a casualty has a pacemaker fitted
Question 9 of 12
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?
Question 10 of 12
What should you ensure before delivering a shock to a casualty using an AED?
Question 11 of 12
If you are alone, using an AED takes priority over performing CPR
Question 12 of 12
You can use an automated external defibrillator on a metal surface
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