A sputum sample from an intubated patient with pneumonia has an offensive odor and is described as green and mucopurulent. The respiratory therapist should suspect that this condition is caused by
A. a gram positive bacteria.
B. respiratory syncytial virus.
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
D. Pneumocystis jiroveci.
Ans: C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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a. Hypothalamus b. Thalamus c. Subthalamus d. Epithalamus
A candidate for Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) certification is motivated to:
a. improve his or her medical billing knowledge. b. assist providers in obtaining maximum reimbursement for services. c. develop new coding and documentation skills. d. do all of the above.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Compare the two methods of preparing for ultrasonographic examination. State which method
increases the diagnostic quality and lengthens probe life.