Rupture of the pulmonary artery catheter balloon can cause which of the following?

a. Atrial flutter c. Pneumothorax
b. Air embolism d. Pulmonary infarc-tion

ANS: B
If air is used to inflate the balloon and the balloon ruptures, an air embolism is possible.

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