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Simulated
The American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines urge greater availability of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and people trained to use them. AEDs are used in cardiac arrest situations for:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
AEDs are used for early defibrillation in ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, as these are shockable rhythms that can be corrected to restore cardiac function.