You are in the process of collecting a specimen by venipuncture. You hear a hissing sound, there is a spurt of blood into the tube, and blood flow stops. What has most likely happened?

a.) Reflux of tube contents
b.) The needle went too deep
c.) The vein has collapsed
d.) Tube vacuum escaped


Answer: d.) Tube vacuum escaped

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The major pathologic or structural changes seen in the lungs with pulmonary edema include:

1. atelectasis. 2. bronchospasm. 3. high surface tension of alveolar fluids. 4. alveolar flooding. a. 1, 4 b. 2, 3 c. 1, 2, 3 d. 1, 3, 4

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Blood is pushed through the pulmonary semilunar valve into a larger artery called the _______________ _______________, which branches into the left and right pulmonary arteries. 

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

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There is some evidence that being overweight can contribute to certain forms of cancer

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

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Care should be delivered within uniform quality standards without regard for gender, race, geographic region, and ______ status.

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

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