An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Is Able to Determine If

question 45

Multiple Choice

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is able to determine if the victim has a pulse and if the heart rhythm is shockable.

• A) True
• B) False
• C) Cannot be determined from the information provided

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