Question

In which heart block dysrhythmia would a patient probably be unconscious and require immediate medical intervention?

Multiple Choice
First-degree heart block
Second-degree AV block, Mobitz type I
Second-degree AV block, Mobitz type II
Third-degree AV block

Answer 1

In a third-degree AV block, a patient would likely be unconscious and require immediate medical intervention.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a third-degree AV block, the most severe form of heart block, the electrical signals between the atria and ventricles are completely blocked. The atria and ventricles beat independently, leading to a very slow and irregular heart rhythm. Because of the significant disruption of electrical signals, a patient with a third-degree AV block would likely be unconscious and would require immediate medical intervention.

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