Which of the following is the usual characteristic of the sputum of a patient with bronchiectasis?
a. It is usually sweet or musky smelling.
b. When examined microscopically there are Kirshman's spirals.
c. It contains eosinophils.
d. It is usually voluminous and tends to settle into several different layers.
D
A 24-hour collection of sputum is usually voluminous and tends to settle into several different layers.
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A) size of the practice, type of practice (specialty), and preference of the medical assistant. B) type of practice (specialty) only. C) preference of the medical assistant only. D) size and type of the practice only.
Which of the following services would NOT be included in an E&M code?
a. Writing prescriptions b. Scheduling procedures c. Physical examinations d. Performing surgery
The ________ rhythm is created when the rate of the WAP reaches 100 beats per minute or greater.
A. unifocal atrial tachycardia B. multifocal atrial tachycardia C. accessory atrial tachycardia D. junctional atrial tachycardia
Outline and define the five levels of influence within social ecological models