Which of the following lumens will not appear on a cross-sectional view of a triple-lumen pul-monary artery catheter at 20 cm back from the tip?

a. Distal c. Proximal
b. Inflation d. Thermistor

ANS: C
The proximal port of a triple-lumen pulmonary catheter is located 30 cm back from the tip of the catheter.

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