Which Statement Is True About Sudden Cardiac Arrest?​

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about sudden cardiac arrest?​

• A) ​It happens about 20,000 times annually in the United States.
• B) ​It is usually caused by a birth defect when it happens in people aged 36 or younger.
• C) ​Its survival rate can be increased by performing a tracheotomy
• D) ​It occurs only in the elderly.
• E) ​Its survival rate increases about 10% through the use of CPR.

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Definitions:

Natural Monopoly

A market structure where a single firm can produce the entire market's supply at a lower cost than could multiple firms due to economies of scale.

Economies of Scale

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Elastic

A characteristic of a demand or supply curve that indicates a high sensitivity to changes in price.

Price Ceiling

A legally imposed maximum price on a good or service, typically set below the market equilibrium, leading to shortages.