Question

In an American Red Cross course, in addition to CPR training, you may also learn how to use a portable electronic device that can diagnose and administer a shock to a person whose heart has stopped. What is this device called?

(1 point)
Responses

automatic external defibrillator (AED)

automatic external defibrillator (AED)

sphygmomanometer

sphygmomanometer

thermoregulator

thermoregulator

otoscope

Answer 1

The device you are referring to is called an **automatic external defibrillator (AED)**.