Question

Which of the following is the best representation on how defibrillation works ?

A. Your computer starts glitching so you shut it down and re - start it .
B. You pour Drain - o down a pipe to unclog debris that has obstructed your sink
c. You turn down the volume of your speakers to keep them from a blow - out .
D. You shut down all the unused apps on your phone to reduce the amount of battery power.

Answer 1

Defibrillation works like rebooting a malfunctioning computer, where a large electrical shock temporarily stops the heart from resetting its rhythm, allowing the body's natural pacemaker to reestablish normal function. So the correct option is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best representation of how defibrillation works is option A: 'Your computer starts glitching so you shut it down and restart it.' Defibrillation is used during a cardiac emergency when the heart is experiencing ventricular fibrillation, an abnormal rhythm that prevents it from effectively pumping blood. Large electrical shocks from a defibrillator stop the heart temporarily, erasing the erratic electrical activity. This allows the heart's natural pacemaker, the SA node, to regain control and establish a normal sinus rhythm. In this way, defibrillation functions similarly to rebooting a malfunctioning computer, helping the system to start fresh and operate correctly.

External automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are increasingly available in public places, and they are designed to be used by nonmedical personnel to save lives during cardiac emergencies.

Answer 2

Answer is A. the stopping of fibrillation of the heart by administering a controlled electric shock in order to allow restoration of the normal rhythm.