What is the appropriate escalation for bradycardia with syncope, hypotension, or shock signs?
QUESTION
What immediate troubleshooting step is required before calling asystole on an EKG?
QUESTION
What is the correct escalation action for asystole on an EKG strip?
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ANSWER
Confirm leads; activate emergency response; CPR per protocol. Asystole is non-shockable, so lead confirmation ensures accuracy before initiating CPR to address potential reversible causes.