3. You are performing CPR on an 11-year-old
child who has been pulled from a pond
after being submerged for several minutes.
An automated external defibrillator (AED)
becomes available, and you prepare to use
it. Which of the following is the most
important for you to do before using the
AED on this child?
a. Correctly placing the pads on the
child's chest
b. Ensuring that the child is not lying in a
puddle of water
C. Using pediatric defibrillation pads
if available
d. Checking to see if spare batteries are
included