Most sudden deaths of cardiac origin are due to which of the following?
a. Cardiac tamponade
b. Ventricular aneurysm
c. Mitral stenosis
d. Cardiac arrhythmias
ANS: D
Because most cases of cardiac arrest are caused by arrhythmias, electrocardiographic monitoring should be started as soon as the necessary equipment and personnel arrive.
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a. true b. false
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