____ is a catch all term for a number of rhythms including idioventricular or agonal rhythms, ventricular escape rhythms, bradyasystolic rhythms, and pseudomechanical dissociation (EMD).

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Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is a catch all term for a number of rhythms where there is no palpable pulse present despite electrical activity on the ECG. This includes idioventricular or agonal rhythms, ventricular escape rhythms, bradyasystolic rhythms, and pseudomechanical dissociation (EMD). Therefore, the correct answer is D.

____ Is a Catch All Term for a Number of Rhythms