USCG Exam PracticeEngine-room safety and hazardous materials
According to NEETS Mod. 1 §1-4, what level of current through the chest is associated with ventricular fibrillation and death?
- A. Approximately 1 milliampere
- B. Approximately 10 milliamperes
- ✓ Approximately 100 to 200 milliamperesCorrect
- D. Approximately 500 milliamperes
Why C is correct
NEETS Mod. 1 §1-4 states that roughly 100–200 mA through the chest causes ventricular fibrillation and death. 1 mA is merely perceptible, and 10 mA causes a muscular freeze or 'can't let go' condition.
Cited:NEETS Mod. 1 §1-4