Which of the following would be considered a non-shockable rhythm when assessing cardiac function during a cardiac arrest code?
a. Ventricular fibrillation
b. Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
c. Ventricular tachycardia
d. Torsades de pointes
b. Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)
rationale: "Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)" is correct. During a code for patient resuscitation, the team may be able to shock the patient's heart to get it to start beating in a normal pattern. However, there are some rhythms that are considered non-shockable, which means that even if the heart is shocked, it would not restore a heartbeat. Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is a state in which there is electrical activity that can be seen on the monitor, but there is no heart rhythm. Because the heart is not actually beating, the patient does not have a pulse. This condition cannot be corrected by administering a shock.
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