Question 27 of 30
If an AED is available but does not have child pads or child energy settings, what should you do for a six-year-old non-responsive victim?
A
A) Perform CPR but do not use the AED
B
B) Use the AED but only apply one pad
C
C) Use the AED in adult mode
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: A) Perform CPR but do not use the AED.
If an AED is not equipped for pediatric use, it is safer to perform CPR and not use the AED at all for a child, as using adult settings or pads could deliver a potentially harmful electrical shock.