Which of the following is a procedure in which a needle is inserted surgically into the pericardium and fluid is removed?

A) pericardial aspiration
B) pericardiocentesis
C) pericardial stenting
D) pericardial suturing


B

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The EMT understands adequate breathing when he states:

A) "If the respiratory rate is between 10 and 20, the breathing is most likely adequate." B) "If the patient is breathing faster than 22 times a minute, it is inadequate." C) "Normal and adequate breathing is specific to the patient and is determined by assessment." D) "If the rate is between 10 and 20, with an intact airway and clear breath sounds, it is adequate."

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The thoracic cavity is divided from the abdominal cavity by the breast bone (sternum) anteriorly, the ribs laterally, and the spinal column posteriorly.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The ____ reports to the President.

A. National Institute of Standards and Technology B. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services C. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology D. Department of Health and Human Services

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In a business letter, all words in the inside address (such as the street name) are spelled out fully.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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