Tertiary Prevention Involves Actions, Such as Immediate and Effective Medical

question 43

True/False

Tertiary prevention involves actions, such as immediate and effective medical treatment, after an adverse event.

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Definitions:

AED

Automated External Defibrillator, a device that diagnoses life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and can treat them through defibrillation.

Cardiac Function

Refers to the activities and performance of the heart, including its ability to pump blood throughout the body.

Fibrillation

The quivering of muscle fibers; ineffective, rapid, but weak heart action.

Sudden

Happening without warning or in a short space of time.