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A. Laypeople are incapable of providing adequate CPR
B. Rapid transport significantly reduces patient mortality
C. CPR and defibrillation are key factors in patient survival
D. Cardiac drug therapy is the most important EMS treatment

Answer: C. CPR and defibrillation are key factors in patient survival

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