When Cardioversion Is Indicated, at What Point During the Cardiac

question 5

Multiple Choice

When cardioversion is indicated, at what point during the cardiac cycle must it be applied?

• A) In synchrony with the QRS complex
• B) Synchronously with the appearance of the P wave
• C) Immediately before the ST segment
• D) At any point during the cardiac cycle

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Definitions:

Heart

A muscular organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and expansion.

Pulmonary Trunk

The major blood vessel that originates from the right ventricle of the heart and bifurcates into the left and right pulmonary arteries, carrying deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Pulmonary Artery

The artery carrying deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Left Lung

The lung on the left side of the body, which is smaller than the right lung and consists of two lobes to accommodate the heart.