During a suspected adult cardiac arrest, the AED announces "no shock advised." What should the rescuer do next?
- AResume compressions at once and follow the AED prompts
- BCheck for a pulse for one minute before deciding the next step
- CReposition the pads and press the analyze button again
- DPlace the person in the recovery position and monitor breathing
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Answer
A
"No shock advised" means the rhythm is not shockable, not that circulation has returned, so CPR resumes immediately and the AED's prompts are followed.
B
A prolonged pulse check interrupts compressions; the AED will reanalyze after about 2 minutes of CPR.
C
Repeated immediate analysis delays compressions; correctly placed pads stay on while CPR continues.
D
The recovery position is for an unresponsive person who is breathing normally, not one in suspected arrest.
A
"No shock advised" means the rhythm is not shockable, not that circulation has returned, so CPR resumes immediately and the AED's prompts are followed.