Lung reduction surgery is performed for patients with emphysema

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Your patient is a 42-year-old female who is alert and upset, complaining of vaginal bleeding. She states that the bleeding began ten hours ago and is heavier than her normal menstrual flow. Her last menstrual period was four months ago, G3P3, and there is no other significant gynecologic history. Physical exam reveals dark red blood from her vagina, a soft and non-tender abdomen and skin that is

warm and dry. HR = 92, BP = 114/76, RR = 12, SpO2 = 98%. This is most consistent with: A) ectopic pregnancy. B) pelvic inflammatory disease. C) menopause-related dysfunctional uterine bleeding. D) spontaneous abortion.

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Channeling of smoke and heat out of the structure through openings such as windows and doors is an example of ____ ventilation.

A. vertical B. horizontal C. inefficient D. egress

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Because multiple bony areas span the entire body, the radiation dose absorbed by the organ called bone marrow

a. can be accurately measured by a direct method. b. cannot be measured by a direct method; it can only be estimated. c. is not of concern during any diagnostic radiography examinations. d. can only be measured to a small degree by a direct method.

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This prospective payment system replaced the Medicare physician payment system of "customary, prevailing, and reasonable (CPR)" charges whereby physicians were reimbursed according to their historical record of the charge for the provision of each service

A. Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) B. Medicare Severity-Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs) C. Global payment D. Capitation

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