What type of syringes have traditionally been used for the collection of blood gases?

What will be an ideal response?


Glass syringes have traditionally been used for the collection of blood gases because of the limited exchange of gas through the glass and the ease with which the arterial pressure fills the syringe.

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a. cancer b. bacteria c. virus d. infection

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Which preconnected hoseline deploys by unfolding from the top of the stack carried on the shoulder as the firefighter advances toward the fire?

A. Flat load B. Minuteman load C. Triple layer load D. Combination load

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Which of the following causes of chest pain is heart-related? 

A. Pleurisy B. Heartburn C. Angina D. Inflammation of the pancreas E. Costochondritis

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A ________________________ separates the maxilla from the mandible in Palmer's Notation.

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

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