When documentation supports a higher level of service than the code assigned, this practice is known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Which of the following statements best describes the use of adaptive pressure ventilation on the Hamilton G5?
a. The level of pressure support is directly proportional to the peak inspiratory pres-sure. b. The rise time is adjusted automatically to optimize volume delivery. c. Volume targeting is provided with pres-sure-controlled ventilation. d. Pressure-targeted breaths are provided to minimize risk of barotrauma.
In laryngotracheobronchitis, the clinical presentation is that of a ________ cough and inspiratory ________ (high-pitched harsh sound)
A) barking, stridor B) productive, stridor C) dry, wheeze D) barking, wheeze
Which of the following is the branch of science that deals with matter and energy and their relation to each other?
A) chemistry B) biology C) physics D) biomedics
Jason was taken to the surgical suite after arriving in the ER with a stab wound to his abdomen. The planned procedure was an exploration of the penetrating wound to the abdomen. What is the appropriate CPT code for this procedure?
A. 20101 B. 20103 C. 20100 D. 20102