What types of groups should be included in a code development task force?
A. Local citizen groups
B. Real estate agencies
C. Chambers of commerce
D. Local childcare organizations
B
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Any time a medical assistant is uncertain about how to select a code, he should ________.
A. reach out to a certified coder B. select the code that makes the most sense C. ask a physician D. conduct an internet search
A physician has selected a pressure support protocol to wean a patient off ventilatory support. Which of the following pressure levels would you recommend to begin the weaning process?
a. Pressure sufficient to obtain a VT of 3 to 5 ml/kg of predicted body weight (PBW) b. Pressure sufficient to overcome the im-posed workload c. Pressure sufficient to obtain a VT of 4 to 8 ml/kg PBW d. Pressure equal to 30% of the vol-ume-cycled peak inspiratory pressure
A patient known to have an AV pacemaker has been brought to the emergency department of the hospital where you work. The patient is pale, is having difficulty breathing, and is barely conscious. At the physician's request, you perform an immediate ECG. A portion of the tracing is shown here. What may be causing the patient's signs and symptoms? 
A. The pacemaker is oversensing, so it is generating impulses at a slower rate than it should, resulting in a slow heart rate and low cardiac output. B. The pacemaker has stopped functioning, and the patient is in cardiac arrest. C. The pacemaker is sending too many impulses, and the patient's heart cannot respond quickly enough. D. The pacemaker is functioning, but the patient's heart is not depolarizing after every impulse, leading to low cardiac output.
Donna came to the office today complaining of back pain, fever, nausea, and blood in her urine. She has a recent history of bladder infection. The physician diagnoses pyelonephritis. Which of the following would you expect the physician to prescribe?
A. A systemic antiviral agent B. Bladder surgery C. Kegel exercises D. Low-sodium, low-protein diet E. Pain medication and antibiotics