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According to NEETS Mod. 1 §1-4, approximately what level of current passing through the chest is associated with ventricular fibrillation and death?

  1. A. 1–5 mA
  2. B. 10–20 mA
  3. 100–200 mACorrect
  4. D. 500 mA or greater

Why C is correct

NEETS Mod. 1 §1-4 states that roughly 100–200 mA through the chest causes ventricular fibrillation and death. Lower levels cause perception or muscular freeze but are not typically lethal; the 10 mA range causes the 'can't let go' effect.

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