Explain the function of a shunt in relation to a heart valve procedure
A shunt can be used to connect two structures, or it can be used to divert or bypass an area. Shunt placement between different parts of the heart vessels may be necessary.
You might also like to view...
Muscles that move the arm and forearm include all of the following EXCEPT _________
a. pectoralis major b. latissimus dorsi c. deltoid d. splenius capitis
Dialysis patients who have missed an appointment may present with signs of ________, which is a similar presentation to ________
A) pulmonary edema; congestive heart failure B) shortness of breath; pneumonia C) neurological disturbances; stroke D) chest pain; acute myocardial infarction
Julio called this morning and asked to be seen today if possible. You fit him into the schedule and he arrives at your office with a red face that looks painful. He states that the gas stove flashed in his face when he was lighting it. You note that facial hair has been burned, but there are no blisters. Your best first response is to ____.
A. call 911 because burns to the head are always serious B. apply ointment to the burns on his face C. check his vital signs and put ice on the burned area D. get him to drink some cool water to prevent shock E. cover the burn to keep out bacteria
The pancreatic enzyme that digests carbohydrates is ____.
A. nuclease B. pancreatic lipase C. pancreatic amylase D. trypsin E. maltase