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Mollykgkg · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is teaching a CPR course for a group of nursing students. Which responses indicate an understanding of the content provided regarding the AED? Select all that apply.

A) When considering the use of the AED, the child must weigh at least 30 pounds (13.6 kg).
B) An AED must only be employed if the collapse is witnessed.
C) To use the device the child must be at least 1 year of age.
D) The AED can be used only if the victim is demonstrates no heart rate.
E) The AED is safe for use prehospital.

Question 2

A child is undergoing rapid sequence intubation and is receiving atropine. The nurse understands that this agent is used to:

A) lessen the vagal effects of intubation.
B) reduce intracranial pressure.
C) induce amnesia.
D) provide short-term paralysis.

cloudre37 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D, E
An AED is an alternative to manually defibrillating an individual. The AED device consists of electrodes that are applied to the chest. These electrodes are used to monitor the heart rhythm and deliver the electrical current. AED devices are readily available in a variety of locations, such as airports, sports facilities, and businesses. Additionally, the AHA has recommended that an AED be used for children who are older than age 1 year who have no pulse and have suffered a sudden, witnessed collapse.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Atropine is used to decrease respiratory secretions and mitigate the vagal effects of intubation. Thiopental reduces intracranial pressure and oxygen demand. Midazolam causes amnesia. Rocuronium or other neuromuscular blocking agents provide short-term paralysis during intubation.