The client needs cardioversion for paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Which of the following is true about the differences between defibrillation and cardioversion? Select all that apply.
a. In cardioversion, the synchronizer needs to be turned to "on"
b. Defibrillation involves providing an electrical shock and cardioversion does not
c. Defibrillation is use for frequent PVCs and cardioversion is used for ventricular fibrillation
d. There are different machines used for cardioversion and defibrillation
e. Defibrillation is done for ventricular fibrillation and cardioversion is done when there is an actual cardiac rhythm
a. In cardioversion, the synchronizer needs to be turned to "on"
e. Defibrillation is done for ventricular fibrillation and cardioversion is done when there is an actual cardiac rhythm
rationale: The synchronizer is turned to "on" in a cardioversion. The provider has to call an "all clear" in both situations.Both defibrillation and cardioversion involve an electrical shock and are performed on the same machine. When comparing defibrillation and conversion, defibrillation is done for ventricular fibrillation and cardioversion is done when there is an actual rhythm. There is no synchronizing for v fib, because there is no electrical impulse with which to sync the machine.
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