Your patient has had his throat slashed during a robbery attempt. You are concerned since it is apparent that the vessels in his neck have been lacerated. A breach in which of the following vessels would be most likely to lead to an air embolism?

You are caring for a patient who has just received a transtracheal catheter for long-term continu-ous home O2 therapy. Which of the following problems should you be on guard for with this pa-tient?

1. Airway obstruction 2. Catheter clogging 3. Stoma infection a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

Which of the following is not required on a death certificate?

A. Place of death B. Date of death C. Decedent's complete medical history D. Time of death E. Cause of death