Red Cross Lifeguard Practice Test

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When AED pads risk touching each other on a small child or infant, what is the appropriate placement?

Place one pad on the stomach and one pad on the chest.
Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back.
Place them as usual; it does not matter if the pads touch.
Reverse the pads' position on the chest.

The correct answer is: Place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back.

The appropriate placement of AED pads on a small child or infant, where there is a risk that they may touch each other, is to place one pad in the middle of the chest and the other on the back. This method is known as the anterior-posterior placement. This placement is effective because it allows for the delivery of an electrical shock through the heart without the pads coming into contact with each other. When pads touch, it can create a situation where the shock may not be delivered as intended, potentially reducing the effectiveness of the defibrillation process. By ensuring one pad is on the chest and the other on the back, the electrical current is still able to travel through the heart while minimizing the risk of pad interference. For very small individuals, such as infants, this method not only adheres to safety protocols but also ensures that the AED is operating optimally for their unique body size and shape.