Which of the following is thought to be a traditional risk factor associated with the formation of arterial thrombi?

a. von Willebrand's disease
b. Hemophilia
c. Dysfibrinogenemia
d. Diabetes


Correct Answer: D

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Which of the following represents the correct sequence for controlling hemorrhage from an extremity?

A) Direct pressure on the dressing and wound, finger pressure through the dressing to the leaking vessel, and, if pressure fails, application of a tourniquet B) Direct pressure on the dressing and wound, elevation, ice C) Finger pressure through the dressing to the leaking vessel, splinting, ice, elevation D) Direct pressure on the dressing and wound, elevation, ice, tourniquet as a last resort

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Incompressible substances that are able to maintain their volume and shape are called:

a. gases. c. liquids. b. solids. d. compounds.

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Calculate the static compliance given the following clinical data: tidal volume 600 mL, peak in-spiratory pressure (PIP) 40 cm H2O, plateau pressure (Pplateau) 30 cm H2O, positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 15 cm H2O,

and tubing compliance (CT) 2 mL/cm H2O. a. 14.5 mL/cm H2O b. 38 mL/cm H2O c. 55 mL/cm H2O d. 58 mL/cm H2O

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