Groups of cardiac muscle are connected to each other through _______________ _______________ that allow the fibers in each group to contact and relax together and allows the heart to work as a pump. 

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


intercalated discs

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a. The endotracheal tube is correctly placed due to the lack of exhaled carbon dioxide b. You are hyperventilating the patient and should reduce the amount of ventilations per minute until the carbon dioxide levels come up c. The endotracheal tube is incorrectly placed in the esophagus and the patient should be extubated immediately d. The endotracheal tube is placed in the right mainstem bronchus and should be carefully withdrawn

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What is the normal daily production of CSF?

a. 100 mL b. 150 mL c. 250 mL d. 500 mL

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The surgical technologist (ST) and circulating RN verify a drug's name, strength, expiration, and amount together; then the ST labels any container holding it; and states the drug name and strength aloud to the surgeon as it is being passed

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Pain relief from coronary artery disease is best achieved with oxygen, nitroglycerin, and __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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