Author Question: Within two minutes of going into cardiac arrest, an AED is applied, the patient is shocked, and a ... (Read 54 times)

rl · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

Within two minutes of going into cardiac arrest, an AED is applied, the patient is shocked, and a pulse is restored. The EMT should recognize that the heart was in:

A) ventricular fibrillation and now is in cardiac arrest.
B) asystole and now is in an organized rhythm.
C) ventricular fibrillation and now is in an organized rhythm.
D) ventricular fibrillation and now is in asystole.

Question 2

Over half of all fatalities associated with confined spaces are rescuers, not the original victim(s).

Indicate whether the statement is true or false