(DC) Dysrhythmia Certification Practice Test
DC Dysrhythmia Equipment & Technology
What is the primary difference between defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion?
Select your answer
A
Defibrillation delivers a shock at any point in the cardiac cycle, while cardioversion is timed to the R wave
B
Defibrillation uses lower energy than cardioversion
C
Cardioversion is used only for ventricular fibrillation
D
Defibrillation requires sedation while cardioversion does not
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