Last Updated on June 13, 2024
BLS Pretest Chapter 6 AED for Children and Infants Quiz Questions Answer with explanation. This Basic Life Support (BLS) Chapter 5 Practice test is based on the later American Heart Association (AHA) guideline.
These questions cover the key concepts from Chapter 6 on using AEDs for children and infants, AED steps, and self-assessment, helping reinforce the proper procedures and understanding of using an AED in an emergency.
BLS Pretest Chapter 6 AED for Children and Infants
AED for Children and Infants
When should an AED be used on children and infants?
- (A) Only if they are over 8 years old
- (B) As soon as it is available
- (C) Only if they are under 1 year old
- (D) After 5 minutes of CPR
What type of pads should be used for a child under 8 years old with an AED?
- (A) Adult pads
- (B) Pediatric pads
- (C) Standard pads
- (D) Universal pads
What should you do if pediatric pads are not available for an AED?
- (A) Do not use the AED
- (B) Use adult pads and make sure they do not touch
- (C) Wait for pediatric pads to arrive
- (D) Perform CPR only
AED Steps for Children and Infants
What is the first step in using an AED on a child or infant?
- (A) Attach electrode pads
- (B) Open the case
- (C) Turn on the AED
- (D) Expose the chest
Where should you place the AED pads on an infant?
- (A) One pad on the upper right chest and one on the lower left chest
- (B) Both pads on the upper chest
- (C) One pad on the front of the chest and one on the back
- (D) Both pads on the lower chest
What should you do after applying the AED pads to a child or infant?
- (A) Start CPR
- (B) Turn on the AED
- (C) Ensure wires are attached to the AED box
- (D) Move away from the child
Self-Assessment for AED in Children and Infants
What should you do if the AED prompts “Check Electrodes”?
- (A) Turn off the AED
- (B) Ensure electrodes make good contact with the skin
- (C) Replace the electrodes
- (D) Move the pads to a different location
What is the correct action if the AED advises a shock for a child or infant?
- (A) Clear the child and deliver the shock
- (B) Deliver two additional minutes of CPR before delivering the shock
- (C) Ventilate while shock is delivered
- (D) Assume error and do not deliver shock
What should you do immediately after the AED delivers a shock?
- (A) Reassess for a pulse
- (B) Resume CPR starting with chest compressions
- (C) Provide rescue breaths
- (D) Check for breathing
Additional MCQs for AED in Children and Infants
What is the purpose of letting the AED analyze the rhythm?
- (A) To check the battery life
- (B) To determine if a shock is needed
- (C) To reset the device
- (D) To measure the heart rate
How often should you pause CPR to let the AED reanalyze the heart rhythm in a child or infant?
- (A) Every 30 seconds
- (B) Every minute
- (C) Every 2 minutes
- (D) Every 5 minutes
What should you do if the AED does not power on?
- (A) Check the battery and replace it if necessary
- (B) Use another AED if available
- (C) Continue CPR without the AED
- (D) All of the above
What is the proper sequence of steps when using an AED on a child or infant?
- (A) Turn on the AED, attach electrode pads, analyze rhythm, deliver shock
- (B) Attach electrode pads, turn on the AED, analyze rhythm, deliver shock
- (C) Turn on the AED, analyze rhythm, attach electrode pads, deliver shock
- (D) Analyze rhythm, turn on the AED, attach electrode pads, deliver shock
More Self-Assessment Questions
Why is it important to dry the chest before placing AED pads?
- (A) To improve electrical conductivity
- (B) To prevent the pads from slipping
- (C) To ensure the AED can analyze the rhythm
- (D) All of the above
What should you do if the AED pads do not adhere properly due to chest hair?
- (A) Shave the area where the pads will be placed
- (B) Move the pads to a different location
- (C) Press harder on the pads
- (D) Use more pads
What is the minimum time to check for responsiveness before applying the AED?
- (A) 5 seconds
- (B) 10 seconds
- (C) 15 seconds
- (D) 20 seconds
What action should be taken if the AED does not deliver a shock but the person remains unresponsive?
- (A) Reassess the person and reapply the pads
- (B) Continue CPR and follow AED prompts
- (C) Use a different AED
- (D) Wait for advanced medical help
What should you do if the AED detects a non-shockable rhythm?
- (A) Continue CPR immediately
- (B) Wait for further instructions from the AED
- (C) Check for a pulse
- (D) Reapply the electrode pads
Chapter Wise Tests
- Chapter 1: General Concepts of Basic Life Support
- Chapter 2: BLS for Adults
- Chapter 3: Use of Automated External Defibrillator
- Chapter 4: BLS for Children
- Chapter 5: BLS for Infants (0 to 12 months)
- Chapter 6: AED for Children and Infants
- Chapter 7: AED for Airway Management
- Chapter 8: Relief of Choking
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