JBL EMT Practice Exam

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After the AED has delivered a shock, the EMT should:

assess for a carotid pulse
immediately resume CPR
re-analyze the cardiac rhythm
transport the patient at once

The correct answer is: assess for a carotid pulse

After the AED has delivered a shock, the EMT should assess for a carotid pulse. This is because it is important for the EMT to determine if the shock was successful in restoring a pulse. By checking for a carotid pulse, the EMT can quickly assess the patient's response to the shock and make informed decisions about the next steps in care. In this scenario, immediately resuming CPR or re-analyzing the cardiac rhythm without checking for a pulse could lead to unnecessary interventions or delays in providing appropriate care. Transporting the patient at once may not be the best course of action until the EMT has assessed for the presence of a pulse to ensure the patient's circulation has been restored effectively.