What does AED stand for and when is it used?
A
Automatic Emergency Door - used during evacuations
B
Automated External Defibrillator - used for cardiac arrest to restore normal heart rhythm
C
Advanced Emergency Device - used for all emergencies
D
Automatic Fire Extinguisher Device
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable device that delivers an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest.
💡 Why is B) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "What does AED stand for and when is it used?" is Option B: Automated External Defibrillator - used for cardiac arrest to restore normal heart rhythm.
The other options — A) Automatic Emergency Door - used during evacuations, C) Advanced Emergency Device - used for all emergencies, D) Automatic Fire Extinguisher Device — are incorrect for this Life Skills & Safety question. As explained above: An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable device that delivers an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest.
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