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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Shock and Resuscitation

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All of the following statements are related to the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) except one. Which statement does not relate to the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)?
  1. The patient must be unresponsive
  2. The patient must be at least 5 years old
  3. The patient must have no carotid pulse
  4. The patient must have no respirations
  5. The patient must be at 1 year old
  6. The patient must have no radial pulse
Explanation
Answer: C - All of the statements above are true of using an automated external defibrillator except patients must have no carotid pulse. Keep in mind that a lack of radial or brachial pulse is not sufficient to warrant the use of an AED. Responders must check for a carotid pulse because there are other conditions that can cause a lack of radial or brachial pulse, even when a carotid pulse is present (such as injury to the extremities that could prevent blood circulation to the limbs.
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