alleryStart learning →Which event defines cardiac arrest?
AA heartbeat feels fast, fluttering or irregular
BBlood pressure stays above its usual range
CThe heart pumps too weakly for the body's needs
DThe heart suddenly stops effective pumping
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The heart suddenly stops effective pumping
Cardiac arrest is a sudden cessation of effective heart pumping.
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