Each permanent pacemaker has a universal code to provide a means of safe communication about its function. A patient you are caring for has a permanent pacemaker implanted with the identification code beginning with VVI
What does this indicates?
A) Ventricular paced, ventricular sensed, inhibited
B) Atrial paced, ventricular sensed, inhibited
C) Ventricular sensed, ventricular paced, inhibited
D) Atrial sensed, atrial paced, inhibited
Ans: A
Feedback: The identification of VVI indicates ventricular paced, ventricular sensed, inhibited.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word