A muscular and respiratory holding pattern in which the rib cage is held in a deflated, sunken posture

What will be an ideal response?


Exhalation fixation

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Which of the following statements about the assessment of an elderly patient is NOT true?

a. Poorly functioning heating devices may create problems. b. Curvature of the spine makes it easy to position the patient's head. c. Properly fitted false teeth can stay in place for artificial ventilation. d. A patient's lack of self-care should be noted.

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What is a hospital outpatient edit?

A. The NCCI edits table that identifies the maximum number of times a specific code may be reported during a unit of service for one patient B. The NCCI edits table that identifies the E/M codes that may never be reported together C. The NCCI edits table that identifies the codes that may or may not be utilized together, as well as whether a modifier is allowed or required in order for the service to be correctly reported D. The NCCI edits applicable to claims submitted by hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies

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Diagnosis-related groups, or DRGs, are based on all of the following except ________.

A. principal diagnosis B. length of hospital stay C. secondary diagnoses D. significant procedures performed E. age, sex, and discharge status of the patient

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The first step in performing manual capillary puncture is to ________.

A. assemble the equipment B. explain the procedure to the patient C. wipe the site of the puncture with alcohol D. perform hand hygiene

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