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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Defibrillation with AED/Recognition of Cardiac Arrest and Shockable Rhythms Quiz

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1

Which finding most strongly indicates that an automated external defibrillator (AED) should be prepared for use?

The patient is unresponsive, has abnormal breathing, and no central pulse
The patient is awake but reports chest discomfort
The patient has a weak peripheral pulse but is breathing normally
The patient is confused and has a rapid heart rate

2

In an anesthetized perioperative patient, which finding should raise immediate suspicion of sudden cardiac arrest?

Gradual increase in blood pressure during surgery
Mild patient movement during anesthesia
Oxygen desaturation with sudden loss of waveform capnography and arterial line tracing
Increased urine output during the procedure

3

Which cardiac rhythms are normally treated with defibrillation by an AED?

Asystole and pulseless electrical activity
Sinus bradycardia and atrial fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia
Junctional rhythm and sinus tachycardia

4

An AED announces "No shock advised." What does this most likely indicate?

The AED has malfunctioned
The battery requires replacement
Chest compressions should be permanently discontinued
A shockable rhythm was not detected, and CPR should continue

5

A patient in cardiac arrest has very fine, irregular undulations visible on the ECG while the AED advises "No shock advised." What is the most appropriate nursing response?

Deliver a shock despite the AED recommendation
Confirm good pad contact, optimize rhythm monitoring if possible, and continue high-quality CPR
Remove the AED pads and repeat the assessment later
Stop CPR until the rhythm becomes easier to interpret

6

Why is immediate recognition of sudden cardiac arrest important?

It allows more time to prepare documentation before treatment begins
Early recognition allows prompt CPR and timely defibrillation, improving the chance of survival
It ensures that defibrillation is delivered before the patient loses consciousness
It reduces the need for post-resuscitation monitoring

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Part of Automated External Defibrillation - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
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Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
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Created July 30, 2026 by Ian-laurel-1
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