Platinum Cardiac Practice Exam

For infant defibrillation, which option is correct?

Attach pediatric pads to the AED and apply them to the patient. Attach adult pads to the AED and apply them to the patient. Do not use an AED on an infant. Use a manual defibrillator only.

Correct Answer:

Attach pediatric pads to the AED and apply them to the patient.

Explanation:

The important idea is using age-appropriate defibrillation hardware so the shock is safe and effective for an infant. Pediatric pads are designed for small children and babies, fitting their chest size and delivering an energy level appropriate for their heart. When you have pediatric pads and the AED, attach those pads and apply them to the infant; this helps ensure the device delivers the right amount of energy and reduces the risk of skin burns or cardiac injury. Using adult pads can expose an infant to higher energy than is appropriate, which increases the risk of harm. Not using an AED is not appropriate in a cardiac arrest, and a manual defibrillator requires specific training and isn’t the standard approach for an untrained responder in an emergency.

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