During defibrillation, the paddle are lubricated and then placed on which anatomic landmarks?
a. above the clavicle and at the midclavicular line
b. to the right of the sternum below the clavicle and at the apex of the heart
c. below the ribcage and near the scapula
d. on the left breast and at the apex of the heart
B
Paddles are lubricated with a special gel, or gel pads or defibrillator pads are applied to the skin where the paddles will be placed. The paddles are placed to the right of the sternum below the clavicle and at the apex of the heart. When the electrical shock is delivered to the client, everyone stands clear of the bed to prevent them from also receiving the electrical shock.
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