What is the role of the American Heart Association (AHA) regarding resuscitation devices? I. The AHA suggests standards for the delivery of rate and volume from devices. II. The AHA provides standards for the depth and timing of ventilation. III. The AHA establishes standards for device characteristics. IV. The AHA focuses on the testing of devices

A. I, II only
B. I, III only
C. II, III only
D. III, IV only


ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: Several agencies have published recommendations for the use and evaluation of emergency medical devices. These include the American Heart Association (AHA), the Emergency Care Research Institute, the American Society of Testing and materials, and the International Standards Organization. The AHA provides standards for the depth and timing of ventilation and device characteristics. The other agencies suggest standards for rate and volume, but are more focused on the testing of devices.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C.?

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