A condition in which the heart is contracting in an uncontrolled, rapid, and irregular manner:
A) is heart block
B) is fibrillation
C) can be treated with administration of an electrical current
D) is heart block and fibrillation
E) is fibrillation and can be treated with administration of an electrical current

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The condition described is fibrillation, which can be treated with administration of an electrical current (defibrillation). Heart block is a different condition involving a delay or interruption in the normal electrical impulses that regulate heartbeats. Therefore, choices A and D are incorrect. Choice B correctly identifies the condition, but does not provide information about treatment.

A Condition in Which the Heart Is Contracting in an Uncontrolled