Why would a neurosurgeon order mannitol for a patient during a craniotomy for excision of tumor?

a. muscle relaxation
b. prevent surgical site infection
c. reduce vasospasm
d. decrease intracranial pressure


d

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A solution with a pH level of ________ is considered neutral

A) 4 B) 5 C) 7 D) 8

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ICD-10-CM ________ distinguish between essential, benign, and malignant hypertension

A) does B) does not

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The nursing assistant working in a subacute care unit will NOT:

A. receive special training to meet the needs of residents. B. provide personal care to residents with complex medical needs. C. have extensive knowledge to care for residents who receive complicated treatments. D. be able to work without special training.

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Which of the following occurs when the insurance carrier is deliberately billed a higher rate service than what was performed to order for the provider to obtain greater reimbursements?

a. Upcoding b. Bundling c. Downcoding d. Unbundling

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