Which of the Following Statements Best Describes an Atrioventricular Pacemaker

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes an atrioventricular pacemaker?

• A)It stimulates the atria when the conduction system from the AV node through the ventricles is intact and functioning.
• B)It mimics the normal cardiac conduction system and allows the atria to contract completely before the ventricles to allow for an atrial kick.
• C)It stimulates both ventricles to contract, in contrast to ventricular pacing, in which only the lower portion of the right ventricle is stimulated.
• D)It delivers direct stimulation to the ventricles to produce both atrial and ventricular contraction.

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