The patient is a 65-year-old male who was recently treated for low anterior resection for a stage II superior rectal cancer. Adjuvant chemotherapy, planned. Placement of long-term venous access device was requested. Surgeon inserts a Port-a-Cath.

What will be an ideal response?


Index: Anesthesia, Central Venous Circulation

Code(s): 00532 Anesthesia for access to central venous circulation

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a. narrow. b. wide. c. peaked. d. notched.

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The ventricular rate for PACs is defined as:

A) less than 10 bpm. B) 60-100 bpm. C) greater than 100 bpm. D) depends on underlying rhythm.

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Which of the following is one criterion for classifying a dysrhythmia as an SVT?

A. Identical atrial and ventricular rates B. A clear, easily identifiable P wave C. Heart rate between 150 and 250 bpm D. A wide QRS complex

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Which of the following agencies oversees drug recalls?

TJC ISMP DEA FDA

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