For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given
Fred Jones was admitted to the hospital from the ER. He came into the emergency room because he had a seizure. After the work-up, which included pathology, it was determined that he has a brain tumor. Select the code for the principal diagnosis for this case.
239.6
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In normal upright lungs, what value represents the ventilation–perfusion value in the apex?
A. 5.0 B. 3.0 C. 1.0 D. ?
Overall, when mechanically ventilating a patient who has airflow obstruction, which of the following issues should the therapist bare in mind when managing this type patient compared with a person with normal lungs?
A. This patient may require less minute ventilation. B. This patient may need to receive elevated peak inspiratory pressures. C. The delivery of lower than usual inspiratory flows should be expected. D. The acceptable oxygenation (Pao2) level of this type patient will lie in the range of 70 to 80 mm Hg.
Select the appropriate HCPCS code for the following item
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The time required for development of radiographic film is determined by the:
a. temperature of the darkroom. b. temperature of the water. c. temperature of the developer. d. temperature of the fixer.