What type of stitch is more likely to be used on stomach, colon, or bladder?
a. Absorbable
b. Nonabsorbable
c. Disposable
d. Reabsorbable
ANS: A
Tissues that heal rapidly such as stomach, colon, or bladder may be closed with absorbable suture.
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A) The bladder cannot be completely emptied B) The patient is more prone to urinary tract infections C) The kidneys are impaired in their ability to make urine D) The urine will back up into the left kidney
________ refers to a dilation of the wall of the aorta that can rupture and lead to death if left untreated.
A. Alzheimer's disease B. Aortic aneurysm C. Atrophic urethritis D. Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Mechanical errors include errors in
A. spelling, punctuation, typing words twice, or omitting them. B. line length or line spacing. C. indenting. D. typing monetary figures.
What is the normal range for right atrial pressure in a healthy adult?
a. 0-8 mm Hg c. 9-18 mm Hg b. 4-12 mm Hg d. 19-24 mm Hg