Hospitals obtain patients from a ______ system composed of office-based physicians who typically refer patients needing further care to hospitals.

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


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An ______________ is an atom that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

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At STPD, what is the normal value for DLCO for a resting adult male?

A. 25 mL/min/mmHg B. 50 mL/min/mmHg C. 5 mL/min/mmHg D. 2.5 mL/min/mmHg

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You have been called to a residence for an unknown medical problem. As you enter the house, which scene clue would most likely suggest the use of home medical oxygen?

A) Coughing and wheezing heard from a bedroom B) Wife telling you that her husband cannot breathe C) Metered-dose inhaler of albuterol on the table D) "No smoking sign" posted on the front door

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A practice manager is interviewing medical assistants for several new positions in an expanding medical practice. Which of the following is not a recommended guideline for conducting the interviews?

A. Stick to a list of questions for all candidates that relate to the job description. B. Do not ask why the person is leaving his or her current position. C. Always ask about child care arrangements. D. Do not promise to inform the candidate when a decision has been made. E. Do not rush the interview; allow it to last as long as the candidate prefers.

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