The pacemaker that consists of two large electrode pads connected to a cardiac monitor that conduct electrical impulses through the skin to the heart is termed a ________ pacemaker.
A) permanent
B) transcutaneous
C) subcutaneous
D) substernal

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The description describes a transcutaneous pacemaker. A permanent pacemaker is implanted surgically under the skin and connected to the heart via wires. A subcutaneous pacemaker is also implanted under the skin but sits close to the chest muscle. A substernal pacemaker is implanted inside the chest cavity.

The Pacemaker That Consists of Two Large Electrode Pads Connected