What is an automatic external defibrillator (AED)?
A. A device that prevents the heart from beating too rapidly by applying a shock
B. A device that counts the pulse and records the blood pressure at all times
C. A device that is used only by trained emergency responders to make the heart beat
D. A device that assesses the pulse and applies a shock to the heart when necessary
Answer: D
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