You are transporting a patient who is experiencing frequent discharges of her automatic implanted cardiac defibrillator (AICD). En route to the hospital you are caring for the patient in the back of the ambulance. To protect yourself from being shocked if the defibrillator discharges, you should:

Question

A) limit direct contact with the patient.
B) not worry, since the defibrillator does not pose a danger to others.
C) wear protective gloves that cannot conduct electricity.
D) make sure you do not touch the patient directly.

Answer 1

B