In which situation, do you not use an automatic external defibrillator (AED) on a victim?

Explanation

Correct answer: Where the victim has wet clothes or is lying in a puddle.

Before using an AED, ensure that the casualty's chest is dry and that they are not lying in water. Water is a conductor of electricity, which creates a risk of electric shock to the person providing assistance. Additionally, wet skin can cause the electrical impulse to spread across its surface instead of reaching the heart, which will prevent effective defibrillation.

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