The CORRECT Sequence of Steps for an Arteriotomy for Embolectomy

question 13

Multiple Choice

The CORRECT sequence of steps for an arteriotomy for embolectomy or thrombectomy is:

• A) #15 blade, Metzenbaum scissors, Yankauer suction, insertion of Fogarty catheter
• B) #10 blade, Metzenbaum scissors, insertion of Fogarty catheter
• C) #11 blade, Potts-Smith scissors, insertion of Fogarty catheter
• D) #12 blade, 14 g angiocath insertion, removal of stylet, insertion of Fogarty catheter

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Definitions:

Reserve Requirement

The Reserve Requirement is a central banking regulation that sets the minimum amount of reserves each bank must hold as a proportion of its deposits, a tool used to control the money supply.

Open Market Operations

Activities by a central bank to buy or sell government securities in the open market to influence the money supply and interest rates.

Reserve Requirement

A regulation set by central banks that specifies the minimum amount of reserves a bank must hold in relation to customer deposits.

Open Market Purchase

A monetary policy tool where the central bank buys government securities from the market in order to expand the money supply.