HSC 2400 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: First Aid, Defibrillation, Ice Pack

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Be delivered at 100-120 compressions per minute, are smooth and regular, allow the chest to return to its normal position. When caring for a person who is unresponsive and has a blocked airway. Giving chest compressions, and looking for an object between compressions and rescue breaths. Always use an aed as soon as it becomes available. The use of an aed gives the ______ _______ of survival. An electrical shock that may help the victim develop a normal or effective heart rhythm. If the aed prompts no shock advised, you should. Resume cpr until the aed prompts you otherwise, or the victim shows signs of life. Before the aed analyzes the heart rhythm make sure No one, including yourself is touching the victim. The common placement for the aed pads is. The upper right chest and lower left side of the chest. The main reasons not to touch the victim while the aed is analyzing is.