Which of the following factors affect ACTs level of a patient receiving ECMO? 1. Hypothermia 2. Thrombocytopenia 3. Anemia 4. Hypofibrinogenemia
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: D
The ACT can be affected by many factors including anemia, hypofibrinogenemia, hypothermia, hemodilution, thrombocytopenia, qualitative platelet abnormality, and other coagulation factor deficiencies.
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1. superimposes the proximal surfaces of the intercondylar fossa. 2. places the patellar apex superior to the intercondylar fossa. 3. superimposes the lateral and the medial surfaces of the intercondylar fossa. 4. superimposes the anterior and posterior margins of the tibial plateau. a. 1 and 2 only b. 4 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).