Dilemma on using AED in ME exam

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In the new guidelines, there are 2 chapters (chapters 2 and 3) referring to

basic life support. I feel there may be conflicting information in these

chapters regarding the use and the exact timing of AED use for a single-rescuer.

For clarification I have listed the relevant text below and have attached a copy

of the latest guidelines.

In chapter 2 (page 17) there is an adult basic life support algorithm. There is

no mention of use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in this algorithm.

However, chapter 3 titled the use of Automated External Defibrillators, page 29

, 3rd paragraph reads " the resuscitation council UK recommends strongly a

policy of attempting defibrillation with the minimum of delay in victims of

VF/VT cardiac arrest " .

Again on page 31 of the same chapter there is another algorithm (titled AED

algorithm) that instructs the rescuer to " carry out CPR 30:2 until AED is

attached " .

Page 32 item 2,1st bullet point reads " if you are alone, stop CPR and switch on

the AED " .

On page33 under the heading CPR before defibrillation the text reads " giving a

specified period of CPR as a routine before rhythm analysis and shock delivery,

is not recommended "

My questions are as follows:

1) In the exam situation, should a single-rescuer that has AED available

after calling 999, start using AED immediately or should he/she start CPR and

wait for examiner's instruction/prompt to use AED?