When the blood flow to the heart is reduced as a result of blockage in the coronary arteries or their branches, causing chest pain, shortness of breath, and a feeling of doom, the patient is most likely having a heart attack, also known as a(n) ________, and should call 911 immediately.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
myocardial infarction or
MI
A myocardial infarction occurs when the blood flow to the heart is reduced as a result of blockage in the coronary arteries or their branches.
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A) pharynx. B) larynx. C) trachea. D) sternum.
The __________ assistant assists the anesthesia care provider in tasks that are delegated according to the AA's practice skills and knowledge
A. surgeon C. RN B. ACP D. anesthesia
An osmotic diuretic that can be administered intravenously that is also used to treat glaucoma is:
A. timolol (Timoptic) B. mannitol (Osmitrol) C. acetazolamide (Diamox) D. brimonidine tartrate (Alphagan P)
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) set standards to which all laboratories must adhere. These standards include training of personnel and testing and transport of specimens.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)