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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Defibrillation with AED/AED Setup Quiz

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1

After retrieving the AED, what should the nurse do first?

Open the AED and power it on according to the manufacturer's instructions
Apply the electrode pads before turning on the AED
Pause CPR while preparing the AED
Connect the pads to the AED before inspecting them

2

Which action best prepares the patient's chest for AED pad application?

Clean the chest with antiseptic solution before placing the pads
Remove all ECG electrodes before applying the AED pads
Ensure the intended pad sites are clean and dry, and remove a medication patch if one is present at the application site
Cover the chest with sterile drapes after exposing the pad sites

3

During surgery, the recommended left lateral pad position is inaccessible because of the operative field and sterile drapes. What is the most appropriate action?

Delay defibrillation until the operative field can be uncovered
Use an anterior-posterior pad configuration according to the manufacturer's recommendations
Place both pads on the anterior chest
Place one pad directly over the implanted pacemaker if present

4

Immediately before the AED begins rhythm analysis, what should the operator do?

Disconnect all patient monitoring equipment
Continue chest compressions until the AED finishes analyzing the rhythm
Remove the electrode pads after each analysis
Announce "Clear" and visually confirm that no one is touching the patient, bed, or attached equipment

5

An AED reports poor electrode contact after the pads have been applied. What should the nurse do first?

Check that both pads are firmly attached to the skin and that the electrode cable is securely connected
Deliver a shock without repeating rhythm analysis
Remove the AED and continue CPR without it
Replace the AED immediately

6

Following rhythm analysis or shock delivery, what is the most appropriate next action?

Wait for another rhythm analysis before restarting CPR
Reposition the AED pads before continuing treatment
Resume CPR immediately unless return of spontaneous circulation has been confirmed according to established resuscitation protocols
Disconnect the AED while assessing the patient's pulse

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Part of Automated External Defibrillation - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
Language English (en)
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Created July 30, 2026 by Ian-laurel-1
Last edit July 30, 2026 by StandardWikitext bot
Cite as Ian-laurel-1 (2026). "SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Defibrillation with AED/AED Setup Quiz". Appropedia. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
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