Which of the following is the maximum volume of air in liters expelled when the patient exhales as forcibly and quickly as possible following one maximum inhalation?

a. Forced vital capacity
b. Forced expiratory volume
c. Maximal midexpiratory flow
d. Expiratory reserve volume


a

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Which of the following phrases best describes the family history?

a. Frequency of family visits such as holidays, and birthdays b. Whether the patient gets along with his or her family c. Medical history of the patient's immediate family, including any hereditary and/or lifestyle health factors that could provide further insight into the physiology of the patient, and any cause of the patient's current condition d. Family history should document the presence of a family member at the E/M service visit because medical knowledge or support provided by the patient's family member at the E/M service visit to help the clinician identify the patient's education level and indicate the family members' willingness to participate in the patient's process of health.

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The most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children is:

A) crescentic glomerulonephritis. B) acute glomerulonephritis. C) minimal change disease. D) membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis.

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Careful key entry is essential to maintaining ________ electronic health files, to protect both the patient and the medical office. 

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

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The circulation that oxygenates the blood is called the

a. coronary. c. systemic. b. pulmonary. d. hepatic.

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