Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate Practice Exam

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When applying AED pads to a patient with a pacemaker, how should the pads be positioned?

On top of the pacemaker
Apply the pads at least 1" away from the pacemaker
Closer than 1" to the pacemaker
On the opposite side of the pacemaker only

The correct answer is: Apply the pads at least 1" away from the pacemaker

When applying AED pads to a patient with a pacemaker, it's essential to position the pads at least 1 inch away from the device. This distance is important to prevent interference with the pacemaker's function and ensure that the electrical therapy delivered by the AED does not disrupt the pacemaker's operation. Positioning the pads too close to the pacemaker might result in ineffective defibrillation and could also risk damaging the device or affecting its electrical signals. Therefore, maintaining a safe distance is critical for both patient safety and the effectiveness of the defibrillation process.