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).

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Identify the following rhythm:

A. Premature atrial complexes B. Wandering atrial pacemaker C. Atrial flutter D. Multifocal atrial tachycardia

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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?

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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

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