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Question #7
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What prompts an EMT to use a defibrillator? (Check all that apply.)
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only when the patient's history shows arrhythmia
when CPR does not seem to be working
when the EMT reaches the medical staff at the hospital
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when the individual suffers a sudden cardiac arrest

Answer 1

An EMT may use a defibrillator when a patient suffers sudden cardiac arrest. CPR is performed first, and if it doesn't work, a defibrillator can be used to restore normal heart rhythm.

Step-by-step explanation:

An EMT may use a defibrillator when the individual suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. This is because a defibrillator can deliver an electric shock to restore the heart's normal rhythm. CPR is usually performed before the use of a defibrillator, but if CPR does not seem to be working, the EMT may choose to use a defibrillator. The patient's history of arrhythmia is not the only prompt for using a defibrillator as sudden cardiac arrest can occur in individuals without a known history of arrhythmia.

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