Veins of the body pick up oxygen-poor blood and empty it into the superior and inferior ________ (letter K).

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


venae cavae

Veins throughout the body pick up oxygen-poor blood and empty it into the venae cavae

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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While assessing a patient with a laceration to the neck, the EMT must be aware that which of the following conditions may develop?

A) Air embolus B) Deep vein embolus C) Air thrombosis D) Deep vein thrombosis

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Working with other providers or agencies to provide the patient with needed care, such as referrals to home health care, is known as ________.

A. medical team cooperation. B. community care. C. coordination of care. D. cooperative assistance.

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What are some key causes of patient-ventilator asynchrony and increased work of breathing dur-ing pressure-triggered volume-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation?

1. Improper trigger setting 2. Insufficient inspiratory flow 3. High peak airway pressures a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

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