Pacemakers That Are Used to Sustain a Patient's Heart Rate

question 4

Multiple Choice

Pacemakers that are used to sustain a patient's heart rate in emergent situations are ________ pacemakers.

• A) temporary
• B) superficial
• C) permanent
• D) aggressive

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Definitions:

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