The proximal portion of the ____ absorbs water and electrolytes.
A. esophagus
B. stomach
C. small intestine
D. large intestine
E. rectum
D. large intestine
The proximal portion of the large intestine absorbs water and a few electrolytes.
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While ventilating a grossly obese ARDS patient, the therapist notices that the Pplateau has suddenly risen from 30 cm H2O to 40 cm H2O. What should the therapist do at this time?
A. Increase the pressure limit to enable a greater tidal volume delivery. B. Add PEEP to reduce the likelihood of dynamic hyperinflation. C. Measure the transpulmonary pressure using an esophageal monitor. D. Continue to ventilate this patient at the current settings until the lung compliance increases.
Kilovoltage is best described as
the electrical charge of a particle. the factor that determines how clear the radiograph is. 1/10th of a volt. the measurement of electromotive force, equal to 1000 volts.
Federal and state tax may exceed _____ of the wages paid to employees
10% 15% 12% 18%
Match the role with its description.
A. measure and assess the quality of clinical and patient care services and offer recommendations for improvement B. act to reduce medical, financial, and legal risk to an organization through investigation, analysis, and recommendations for corrective action C. directs the patient registration functions, setting guidelines for preregistration and registration of patients and managing the computerized registration process D. coordinate the coding and claims processing functions associated with revenue cycle management E. assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of clinical research studies F. also called claims examiners; review health care claims for medical necessity and reasonableness of costs G. compare preestablished criteria against the health care provided to the patient to determine whether that care is necessary and communicate those results through narrative and graphical reports H. coordinate the delivery of health care, whether on a departmental or organization-wide basis I. coordinate the activities of a health care provider's office, including the health information, personnel, finance, insurance, and risk management functions J. directs the credentialing process of physicians and allied health staff of an organization