Where should the victim be positioned before applying AED pads?

Where should the victim be positioned before applying AED pads?

• A. On their back
• B. On their stomach
• C. On their side
• D. In a chair

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that AED pads need to contact a flat, bare chest to deliver the shock effectively. Have the person lying on their back on a firm surface with the chest exposed before applying the pads. This supine position lets the pads land in the correct places and ensures the defibrillator can deliver the energy through the heart. If the person is on their stomach, on their side, or seated, move them to a back-down position if it can be done safely, then place the pads.

The key idea is that AED pads need to contact a flat, bare chest to deliver the shock effectively. Have the person lying on their back on a firm surface with the chest exposed before applying the pads. This supine position lets the pads land in the correct places and ensures the defibrillator can deliver the energy through the heart. If the person is on their stomach, on their side, or seated, move them to a back-down position if it can be done safely, then place the pads.