The initiation of a breath when a preset pressure is reached best describes:
A) pressure support
B) pressure limiting
C) pressure triggering
D) pressure control
C
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a. ensures patient safety. b. is mandated by federal law. c. provides a secure point to control the patient. d. relieves clinician from liability should a patient fall.
Richard is a 36-year-old patient who is complaining of insomnia and weight loss. He tells you his heart often races. Richard's current weight is 126, and in his chart you notice that at his last visit 3 months ago, his weight was 142. He seems anxious while you are conducting the interview. For which of the following disorders might you expect the physician to test?
A. Acromegaly B. Myxedema C. Graves' disease D. Addison's disease E. Cushing's syndrome
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A) flow B) pressure C) time D) volume
Which of the following coding schemes are most commonly used in the United States today?
A. ICD-9-CM and CPT B. SNOP and ABC C. SNDO and SNOMED D. All of the above