During DKA, the acidosis causes the potassium to move out of the cells and into the bloodstream, causing ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


hyperkalemia

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The length of time a product can be stored until it begins to deteriorate is the ____________

a. expiration date b. shelf life c. expendable d. none of the above

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Tissue oxygen levels greater than __________ are thought to be sufficient for wound healing

A. 0.7 mL/kg B. 20% C. 35 mmHg D. 50 mmHg

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Which arteries carry unoxygenated blood?

A) aorta and brachial arteries B) pulmonary and umbilical arteries C) carotid and femoral arteries D) femoral and coronary arteries

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What practice can help track down the person submitting fraudulent claims?

a. Having the initial claims that medical billers create and/or submit b. Copying all the claims and having a second party review them for accuracy c. Having the physician review all claims prior to submission d. Using only a few set of codes to prevent mistakes

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