Which step is NOT part of performing adult CPR with an AED?

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Multiple Choice

Which step is NOT part of performing adult CPR with an AED?

Explanation:
In adult CPR with an AED, you keep the device on and follow its prompts, delivering shocks if advised and immediately resuming CPR after each shock. Shutting off the AED after the first shock would stop the device from continuing to analyze rhythm and guide further treatment, interrupting life-saving care. The steps that are part of the process—verifying responsiveness, summoning help, and following the AED’s prompts—all support that ongoing, guided care. So the action that doesn’t fit is turning the AED off after the first shock.

In adult CPR with an AED, you keep the device on and follow its prompts, delivering shocks if advised and immediately resuming CPR after each shock. Shutting off the AED after the first shock would stop the device from continuing to analyze rhythm and guide further treatment, interrupting life-saving care. The steps that are part of the process—verifying responsiveness, summoning help, and following the AED’s prompts—all support that ongoing, guided care. So the action that doesn’t fit is turning the AED off after the first shock.

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