Mary Smith has been experiencing nausea and vomiting for the past three days, and she has been admitted for dehydration. At the time of admission, the cause of the vomiting was not known. Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code(s) using an ICD-9-CM codebook


276.51, 787.01

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The therapist is mechanically ventilating a patient who has lung parenchymal injury characterized by regional compliance inhomogeneities. What potential problem should the therapist bear in mind as an appropriate tidal volume is delivered to this patient's lungs?

A. that a leak around the cuff of the ETT is likely to occur B. that the likelihood of air trapping exists C. that overdistention of normal lung regions is likely to occur D. that higher pressures will be needed to inflate the less compliant regions

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Which regulatory body enforces the law that employers must protect their employees from exposure to infectious materials?

a. ADA b. FDA c. OSHA d. EPA

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Which of the following is vital to cell life and reproduction?

ribosomes proteins amino acids DNA

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The letters G are the ________, which consists of a thin layer of compact bone surrounding cancellous bone.

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

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