Question

at what current level does the heart run the risk of going into ventricular fibrillation?
○ 5 milliamperes
○ 20 milliamperes
○ 30 milliamperes
○ 75 milliamperes

Explanation:

Ventricular fibrillation (a life - threatening heart rhythm) is known to be at risk of occurring when the current level is around 20 milliamperes. Among the given options, 20 milliamperes is the correct value associated with the risk of the heart going into ventricular fibrillation.

Answer:

B. 20 milliamperes