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What is the significant finding in the following arterial line waveform? Answer: Pulsus Alternans. Criteria: Every other arterial pressure wave has a decreased systolic blood pressure. The R - R interval on the ECG and systolic - systolic interval on the arterial line are regular, ruling out...

Answer: Assessing serum calcium

Almost 99% of the bodies supply of calcium is found in bone. A TOTAL PLASMA CALCIUM level (measured in the chemistry lab) is the sum of all of the calcium that is found in the plasma. In normal health, approximately 50% of the TOTAL PLASMA CALCIUM is bound to protein, with albumin being the most...

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