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You are placing AED pads on a cardiac arrest victim when you see a metal necklace on his neck. What should you do with the necklace%0D%0A%0D%0ASelect an answer%0D%0A%0D%0AA.%0D%0AMove it out of the way if needed in order to place the pads.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AB.%0D%0ATake the necklace off. Make sure no metal is on the person's body.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AC.%0D%0APlace a cloth between the metal and the persons skin to that no metal is touching bare skin.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AD.%0D%0ACover up the metal with anything that is non-conductive so sparks do not fly.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct response in this situation is:
**B. Take the necklace off. Make sure no metal is on the person's body.**
It is important to remove any metal objects, such as necklaces, before using an AED, as they can interfere with the electrical therapy and pose a risk of burns or other injuries to the victim.
**B. Take the necklace off. Make sure no metal is on the person's body.**
It is important to remove any metal objects, such as necklaces, before using an AED, as they can interfere with the electrical therapy and pose a risk of burns or other injuries to the victim.