Percussion of the chest produces ____________ if the pleural space is full of blood.

A) a hollow sound
B) a dull sound
C) a high-pitched note
D) hyperresonance


Ans: B) a dull sound

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An important part of a compliance plan is a commitment to keep both physicians and medical office staff current by providing

A. practice work plans. B. external audits. C. OIG Fraud Advisories. D. ongoing training on coding and billing.

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Define each of the following terms:

intercostal

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An individual who stays in a hospital overnight or for more than one day is known as a(n) _____

A) inpatient B) outpatient C) chronic case D) acute case

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