Question 22 of 30
The AED will shock a patient:
A
With a sinus rhythm.
B
In asystole.
C
In ventricular fibrillation.
D
With pulseless electrical activity (PEA).
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: In ventricular fibrillation..
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is designed to treat lethal, shockable heart rhythms. Ventricular fibrillation is the primary shockable rhythm that the AED is programmed to identify and treat effectively.