Which device analyzes heart rhythm and can defibrillate?

Which device analyzes heart rhythm and can defibrillate?

• A. AED
• B. Pocket Mask
• C. Portable Oxygen Bottle
• D. First Aid Kit

Answer: (A)

An Automated External Defibrillator is a device that both analyzes the heart’s rhythm and can deliver a defibrillating shock. It first evaluates the electrical activity to decide if a shock is needed, then guides you through the steps and administers the shock if appropriate. This combination is what sets it apart from other items: a pocket mask helps with delivering breaths, a portable oxygen bottle provides supplemental oxygen, and a first aid kit contains supplies but no rhythm analysis or defibrillation capability. In a cardiac arrest, using an AED quickly can restore a normal rhythm and improves survival chances, especially when used by bystanders with clear, voice-guided prompts.

An Automated External Defibrillator is a device that both analyzes the heart’s rhythm and can deliver a defibrillating shock. It first evaluates the electrical activity to decide if a shock is needed, then guides you through the steps and administers the shock if appropriate. This combination is what sets it apart from other items: a pocket mask helps with delivering breaths, a portable oxygen bottle provides supplemental oxygen, and a first aid kit contains supplies but no rhythm analysis or defibrillation capability. In a cardiac arrest, using an AED quickly can restore a normal rhythm and improves survival chances, especially when used by bystanders with clear, voice-guided prompts.