After asking your partner to check the patient's IV line, she reports to you it is not flowing. She lowers the IV bag below the insertion site, and notes blood flow into the IV tubing. This indicates:
A) extravasation.
B) a collapsed vein.
C) a patent IV line.
D) a clogged catheter.
C
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A) I B) III C) IV D) II
Which of the following is an example of the Root Operation Occlusion?
a. Coronary artery bypass b. Fallopian tube ligation c. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angiography d. Pyloromyomotomy
What is the term for the viscous layer of the mucous blanket?
A. gel B. epoxic C. basal D. sol
Which are examples of how the Baby Boomer population will impact the health care industry? Select all that apply
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