A patient who has been transported to the emergency room after a motor vehicle accident is experiencing ventricular asystole. Management of ventricular asystole focuses on :
A) Continuous defibrillation until an electrical rhythm is obtained
B) High-quality CPR with minimal interruptions
C) Cessation at resuscitation attempts after 2 minutes
D) Administration of medications until an electrical rhythm is obtained
Ans: B
Feedback: Ventricular asystole is treated the same as pulseless electrical activity (PEA), focusing on high-quality CPR with minimal interruptions and identifying the underlying and/or contributing factors.
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