The ICD may be implanted through a thoracotomy or a subxiphoid or median sternotomy incision, although most are inserted ________
A. transarteriorly
B. through an open thoracotomy
C. through an open sternotomy
D. transvenously
ANS: D
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A) An off-duty EMT who just finished eating and is headed to the bathroom B) EMTs from another county eating lunch after dropping off a patient at a local hospital C) An EMS supervisor who just came into the restaurant and is on a week's vacation D) A retired paramedic who just finished eating and is paying his bill
To prevent atelectasis and improve gas exchange, most thoracic surgery patients placed on venti-latory support receive which of the following?
a. 0 cm H2O PEEP b. 5 cm H2O PEEP c. 8 cm H2O PEEP d. 10 cm H2O PEEP
A key feature of quasi-experimental designs is that they
a. Test an intervention that intentionally deceives participants b. Lack a comparison group c. Lack random assignment in to groups d. Do not require ethical consideration by an IRB
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A. 45% to 65% B. 40% to 45% C. 10% to 20% D. 5% to 10% E. 25% to 35%