Asked by Tiyania LaShay on Apr 25, 2024

The nurse is providing an educational seminar to a group of nursing students on the advantages of using an automated external defibrillator (AED) .She knows that her teaching has been effective when the students reply:

A) "Health care providers do not need to learn CPR to use the AED."
B) "The health care provider is given a printout of the rhythm change."
C) "The health care provider can safely use both CPR skills and AED skills."
D) "The health care provider can adjust the level of shock administered."

Automated External Defibrillator

A portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and can treat them through defibrillation.

Rhythm Change

An alteration in the pattern or regularity of a sequence, often referring to heart rhythm or music.

CPR Skills

The abilities and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions with artificial ventilation.

  • Mastering the utilization of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and the synergy with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).