What do you look for when performing a preflight inspection on the AED?

What do you look for when performing a preflight inspection on the AED?

• A. Indicator light green, unit not beeping, ready kit pocket sealed
• B. Indicator light red, unit beeping, ready kit pocket sealed
• C. Indicator light green, unit beeping, ready kit pocket open
• D. Indicator light off, unit silent, ready kit pocket sealed

Answer: (A)

During a preflight check of an AED, you want to confirm the device is in a ready state with no fault signals and that the accompanying kit remains secured and intact. A green indicator light shows the unit is ready to use, and the lack of any audible alarm means there are no faults or maintenance alerts. Keeping the ready kit pocket sealed ensures the supplies are complete, untampered, and readily available when needed. If you saw a red light or heard beeping, that would signal a fault or issue requiring service, and the device would not be considered ready. If the indicator were off, the AED would not be ready for immediate use. If the kit pocket were open, it could indicate the kit has been used or not secured, compromising readiness.

During a preflight check of an AED, you want to confirm the device is in a ready state with no fault signals and that the accompanying kit remains secured and intact. A green indicator light shows the unit is ready to use, and the lack of any audible alarm means there are no faults or maintenance alerts. Keeping the ready kit pocket sealed ensures the supplies are complete, untampered, and readily available when needed. If you saw a red light or heard beeping, that would signal a fault or issue requiring service, and the device would not be considered ready. If the indicator were off, the AED would not be ready for immediate use. If the kit pocket were open, it could indicate the kit has been used or not secured, compromising readiness.