Which Cardiac Arrhythmia in an Unstable Patient Requires Unsynchronized Shocks

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which cardiac arrhythmia in an unstable patient requires unsynchronized shocks, or defibrillation?

• A) Atrial fibrillation
• B) Atrial flutter
• C) Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia
• D) Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia

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Definitions:

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

Cognitive Structures

Mental frameworks and patterns used to organize and interpret information, influencing how we perceive the world.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years old engage in symbolic play but struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.

Concrete Operations

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between ages 7 and 11, when children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.