When the AED seal is not intact, what is the first action you should take?

When the AED seal is not intact, what is the first action you should take?

• A. Open the AED unit
• B. Notify the Captain and the A Flight Attendant that the seal is not intact
• C. Check for two sets of pads
• D. Notify the Captain and the A Flight Attendant if any equipment is missing

Answer: (A)

Seals are there to show whether the AED has been opened or used. When the seal isn’t intact, the first action is to open the AED unit to inspect its status and readiness. Opening the unit lets you confirm if it’s been used, check the battery status, and verify that the necessary pads are present and within expiry. If the device has been previously opened or shows signs of use, you follow the standard procedures to replace consumables and ensure the unit is ready for future use. If, after opening, the device appears ready (fresh pads, charged battery), you proceed with normal checks. Informing crew or looking for two sets of pads would come after you’ve opened and assessed the unit, and reporting missing equipment is a step that follows once you’ve confirmed the device’s status and what, if anything, is out of place.

Seals are there to show whether the AED has been opened or used. When the seal isn’t intact, the first action is to open the AED unit to inspect its status and readiness. Opening the unit lets you confirm if it’s been used, check the battery status, and verify that the necessary pads are present and within expiry. If the device has been previously opened or shows signs of use, you follow the standard procedures to replace consumables and ensure the unit is ready for future use. If, after opening, the device appears ready (fresh pads, charged battery), you proceed with normal checks.

Informing crew or looking for two sets of pads would come after you’ve opened and assessed the unit, and reporting missing equipment is a step that follows once you’ve confirmed the device’s status and what, if anything, is out of place.