The initial treatment of choice for ventricular fibrillation of short duration, such as a witnessed cardiac arrest is

A. 100% oxygen delivery
B. prompt defibrillation
C. CPR for 2 minutes
D. cardiac drug therapy


Answer: B. prompt defibrillation

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You have been called to care for a 21-month-old female who has been bitten by a dog. Given the patient's age, you would appropriately classify the patient as a(n):

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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