Cardiology & ResuscitationQuestion 26 of 100
When an AED advises 'no shock advised' but the patient remains pulseless, you should:
a.Wait 5 minutes before doing anything
b.Immediately resume CPR starting with compressions
c.Remove the pads and transport
d.Give a second analysis right away without CPR
Explanation
A 'no shock advised' message means the rhythm is not shockable, so resume CPR immediately beginning with chest compressions. The AED will reanalyze after about two minutes of CPR.
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