Flashcard 1 - Respiratory Flashcard Set for the CCRN
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The correct answer is:
air, fat, and septic/infectious
Explanation:
There are three types of pulmonary emboli: air, fat, and septic. When these emboli become lodged or pass through the pulmonary arteries, blood flow is stopped to the distal vasculature, prohibiting the oxygenation of blood.
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