Question 21 of 30
The most critical factor in defibrillation is:
A
The time from collapse to defibrillation.
B
The skill of the AED responder.
C
The patient’s previous cardiac history.
D
The type of defibrillator used.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: The time from collapse to defibrillation..
The most critical factor in successful defibrillation is the 'time to shock.' Early defibrillation significantly increases the chances of survival for a victim in ventricular fibrillation, as every minute delay reduces the success rate.