A patient with asthma is extremely short of breath and hypoxic. Related to the ventilation/perfusion ratio (V/Q), the EMT would recognize the problem lying in:
A) inadequate oxygen in the alveoli.
B) decreased cardiac output to circulate oxygen.
C) inadequate oxygen in the ambient air.
D) decreased blood volume to carry oxygen.
A
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Patient B is terminally ill and receiving hospice care. Dr. K supervises all of the care provided to patient B and his family members during the final month of life, including review of patient status, nursing notes, as well as communication and counseling of the patient's family. A total of 35 minutes of supervisory care for patient B is documented by Dr. K during which patient B was not
present. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service? A. 99377 B. 99379 C. 99378 D. 99375
During a(n) ____ herniation, increasing intracranial pressure exerts a force upon the diencephalon, thalamus, and hypothalamus, as well as the temporal lobes.
A. central B. uncal C. cingulated D. infratentorial
The Location Code box indicates where the:
A)Patient lives B)Patient received their pharmacy services C)Insurance is located D)None of the above
Which of the following should be documented as subjective patient information?
A) Medications B) Description of the surroundings C) Symptoms D) Signs