After Analyzing a Cardiac Arrest Patient's Heart Rhythm, the AED

question 40

Multiple Choice

After analyzing a cardiac arrest patient's heart rhythm, the AED provides a "Deliver Shock" message. After clearing the patient, the EMT's next step should be to:

• A) press the shock button, and then check for the return of a pulse.
• B) press the shock button, and then allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
• C) press the shock button, and then perform CPR for 2 minutes.
• D) check for a pulse, and then press the shock button if a pulse is not present.

---

Definitions:

Bystander Effect

The likelihood of offering assistance to someone in trouble diminishes when other people are around, as observed in social psychological studies.

Superordinate Goals

Shared goals that override individual or group differences and can only be achieved through cooperative efforts.

Reciprocity Norm

A social rule suggesting that people should return help to those who have helped them, fostering cooperative behavior.

Conflict

A situation or process where two or more entities or ideas are opposed or in competition, leading to disagreements or disputes.