The size of needles used for collecting donor units of blood is:
a. 16- to 18-gauge.
b. 21- to 22-gauge.
c. 23-gauge.
d. 25-gauge.
A
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signs related to heart failure would you specifically look for when examining the patient's neck? A) Bruising to the neck B) Deviated trachea C) Jugular vein distention D) Posterior tenderness on palpation
Citrate tubes must be within ____ percent of full to give accurate results
a. 10 b. 25 c. 50 d. 75
By the age of 1 year, an infant's tidal volume ranges from:
A) 6 to 8 mL/kg. B) 8 to 10 mL/kg. C) 10 to 12 mL/kg. D) 10 to 15 mL/kg.
A ____ is used to provide diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for conditions involving the airways and lungs.
A. thoracostomy tube B. trocar C. fiberoptic bronchoscope D. bronchial alveolar lavage