Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Thoracic and Cardiovascular

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about thoracic and cardiovascular surgery?

• A) Patients are at increased risk of aspiration postoperatively.
• B) Irritation or compression of the phrenic nerve is not possible during surgery.
• C) Artificial airways decrease the risk of postoperative complications.
• D) Blood gasses do not indicate the need for mechanical ventilation.

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Simple Interest

Simple interest is a method of calculating the interest charge on a loan or investment based on the original principal amount and not on accumulated interest.

Discount

A reduction applied to the normal cost of goods or services, or in finance, the process of determining the present value of future cash flows by applying a discount rate.

Compound Interest

Interest that accrues on the principal amount as well as on the accrued interest from earlier periods, for either a deposit or a loan.

Simple Interest Rate

The percentage of interest paid on the original principal amount of a loan or investment, not compounding over time.