Question

why do aed pads need to be placed one inch away from jewelry or pacemakers?
○ the metals will melt and spread in the body if the aed is placed closer.
○ the metals will heat up and cause skin burns if the aed is placed closer.
○ electricity cannot travel through metals if the aed is placed closer.
○ electricity will make the heart beat faster if the aed is placed closer.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option 1: Metals in jewelry or pacemakers won't melt and spread in the body from AED use. Eliminate.
• Analyze Option 2: AED delivers electrical shocks. Metals (like in jewelry/pacemakers) can conduct electricity, heating up and causing skin burns if AED pads are too close. This is correct.
• Analyze Option 3: Metals are good conductors, so electricity can travel through them. Eliminate.
• Analyze Option 4: AED is for restoring normal heart rhythm; closer placement to metals doesn't make the heart beat faster. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. The metals will heat up and cause skin burns if the AED is placed closer.