The first thing you should do when preparing an AED for use is to turn it on. Some AED's will turn on when they are opened, or you will have to push a button to turn it on. Once the AED is on, the AED will give instructions on what to do next.
The AED is ready for use when it is turned on. However, it will not shock until it determines there is a need to shock.
No; once there are no signs of life hook up the AED immediately.
No; you must stop CPR to dry the chest and put on the pads. Once the pads are on the patient, the AED should analyze.
You should perform CPR while waiting for the AED to become available to you. Once you have the AED at the scene, turn it on, apply the pads, then wait while it analyzes. While it is completing analysis you (and everyone else) should not touch the victim until the analysis is complete.
when the AED tells you to do so
when the AED tells you to do so
when the AED tells you to do so
Place the AED pads on the chest.
Place the AED pads on the chest.
Place the AED pads on the chest.
Place the AED pads on the chest.