What is the term for a large collection of fluid in the pericardial sac that compresses the underlying structures?
A. hemathorax
B. pulmonary edema
C. pleural effusion
D. cardiac tamponade
Answer: D
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Insertion of the catheter that remains in the accessed vessel or aorta:
A) catheter ablation. B) coronary artery bypass grafting. C) nonselective catheter placement. D) selective catheter placement.
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b. following the advance directive not to administer CPR or artificially prolonging the dying process. c. providing emergency treatment. d. taking deliberate action that results in death.
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