Multiple Choice
A visitor has coded in the hospital cafeteria, and several nurses witnessed the code.What is the proper procedure for initiating use of the automatic external defibrillator (AED) ?
A) Provide 5 cycles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before shocking.
B) Place AED pads and shock as soon as possible, if needed.
C) Insert an oropharyngeal airway before shocking.
D) Place the AED pads on either side of the chest.
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