What is the average lifespan of biologic and mechanical heart valve replacements?

a. 1 to 5 years
b. 5 to 10 years
c. 10 to 15 years
d. indefinite


c

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A metabolic acidosis caused by HCO3? loss: 1. can be a result of ammonium chloride ingestion. 2. will cause an increased anion gap. 3. may be referred to as hyperchloremic acidosis. 4. accompanied by Cl– gain

a. 1, 3, and 4 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 3 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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When physicians accept Medicare assignment, it means they agree to:

a. only see Medicare patients. b. only bill Medicare insurance. c. accept the Medicare billing rules. d. charge every patient the Medicare rate.

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All of the following national agencies have regulations or protocols for health care workers who may be exposed to infectious diseases in their work environment EXCEPT:

a. CDC b. NIOSH c. NFPA d. OSHA

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The Social Security Act of 1935 ____.

A. was part of Truman's Fair Deal B. provides retirement funds based on employee-paid premiums C. included health insurance coverage D. provides retirement funds from taxes on current workers

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