A Visitor Has Coded in the Hospital Cafeteria, and Several

question 15

Multiple Choice

A visitor has coded in the hospital cafeteria, and several nurses witnessed the code.What is the proper procedure for initiating use of the automatic external defibrillator (AED) ?

• A) Provide 5 cycles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before shocking.
• B) Place AED pads and shock as soon as possible, if needed.
• C) Insert an oropharyngeal airway before shocking.
• D) Place the AED pads on either side of the chest.

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