North Carolina EMT State Practice Exam

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Where should AED pads not be placed when there is a medication patch?

Directly over the medication patch
On the left chest area
On the lower abdomen
Anywhere on the torso

The correct answer is: Directly over the medication patch

When using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), it is important to ensure that the AED pads do not come into contact with medication patches. This is because the patches may contain substances such as nitroglycerin, which can be absorbed through the skin and potentially lead to burns or other complications during defibrillation. Therefore, placing the AED pads directly over a medication patch can pose significant risks to the patient. The safe practice is to position the pads in such a way that they are placed on areas of the body unaffected by any medication transdermal patches, ensuring the efficacy and safety of the defibrillation process. By avoiding placement over the patch, emergency responders mitigate the risk of skin irritation or adverse reactions caused by the electrical shock while using the AED.