// AEMT Question · Cardiology
A patient with a suspected cardiac arrest is in a wet environment. Before defibrillation, you should:
A. Defibrillate immediately
B. Move the patient to a dry areaCorrect
C. Perform CPR only
D. Administer oxygen
// Rationale
Water conducts electricity and can disperse the shock; move the patient to a dry area before defibrillation.