The procedure that removes an entire lung to debulk (reduce the size of) a malignant tumor is called a _______________________
A. lobectomy C. decortication of the lung
B. pneumonectomy D. lung volume reduction
ANS: B
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Medical assistants should constantly look for ways to reduce _______ within the medical practice without sacrificing quality.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Identify the following rhythm:
A. Premature atrial complexes B. Wandering atrial pacemaker C. Atrial flutter D. Multifocal atrial tachycardia
Write the formula for the following compounds.a. sodium acetate __________________b. iron III oxide __________________c. calcium sulfate __________________d. zinc chloride __________________
What will be an ideal response?
Following delivery of the placenta, your patient continues to experience vaginal bleeding. She is becoming diaphoretic and her pulse is weak and rapid. In addition to administering 100% oxygen and providing rapid transport, you should:
A. place a trauma dressing in the vagina to control the bleeding, place her on her left side, and administer crystalloid fluid boluses. B. place a sterile dressing inside the vagina, elevate her legs, and maintain perfusion with 20 mL/kg crystalloid fluid boluses. C. cover the vagina with a sterile dressing, place her on her left side, and infuse 2 to 3 liters of an isotonic crystalloid solution D. cover the vagina with a sanitary pad, keep her warm, and infuse 20 mL/kg boluses of an isotonic crystalloid to maintain perfusion