Which of the following statements regarding the automated external defibrillator is true?

A. It should be applied to patients at risk for cardiac arrest
B. It will analyze a patient's rhythm while CPR is in progress
C. It should not be used in patients with an implanted pacemaker
D. It can safely be used in children between 1 and 8 years of age.


Ans: D. It can safely be used in children between 1 and 8 years of age.

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a. lateral b. low-lithotomy c. supine d. Trendelenburg

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) True B) False

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