If a satisfactory PA chest radiograph is obtained with 4 mAs at 72 in., what mAs is required to maintain the same density at 60 in.?
What will be an ideal response?
3 mAs
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The apical pulse site is located ________.
A. on the thumb side of the wrist about one inch below the base of the thumb B. at the left of the sternum, 4th or 5th intercostal space below the nipple C. behind the knee D. at the inner aspect of the elbow
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A) kidney stones B) polycystic kidney disease C) ischemic nephropathy D) diabetic nephropathy
When appropriate, under the outpatient PPS, a hospital can use this CPT code in place of, but not in addition to, a code for a medical visit or emergency department service
A. CPT Code 99291 (critical care) B. CPT Code 99358 (prolonged evaluation and management service) C. CPT Code 35001 (direct repair of aneurysm) D. CPT Code 50300 (donor nephrectomy)