An embolus is dangerous because it can eventually become lodged in a small artery in the ____.
A. liver
B. lungs
C. intestines
D. stomach
E. kidneys
B. lungs
An embolus may block a small artery in the lungs, heart, or brain, causing pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, or cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What is the control variable of the Percussionaire VDR-4?
A) flow B) pressure C) time D) volume
What should the medical assistant do if the physician is running behind on seeing patients?
a. Tell the patients, "It's not my fault.". b. Ask if the patient wants to reschedule the appointment. c. Try not to make eye contact with the patient. d. None of the above
What role does the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) play in EMS?
A) Inspecting ambulance and base station communication equipment B) Establishing and enforcing regulations related to the use of radio operations C) Determining the essential information that EMTs must relay to a receiving hospital about patient care D) Approving maintenance and repair contracts for communication equipment used by EMS systems