Which acid base abnormality would be a clinical manifestation of severe renal failure?
a. metabolic alkalosis c. metabolic acidosis
b. respiratory alkalosis d. respiratory acidosis
c. metabolic acidosis
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A) 27 B) 432 C) 4 D) 16
Which of the following intermittent positive-pressure breathing machines can deliver 100% oxy-gen?
a. Bird Mark 10 c. Puritan Bennett AP-5 b. Bird Mark 14 d. Puritan Bennett PR-2
Using a clearinghouse to transmit electronic media claims ____.
A. makes more paperwork than paper claims B. requires a greater amount of time to process claims C. includes data elements that are transmitted in a computer file. D. enables a 30-day turnaround time from submission to payment E. requires a translator and technology to conduct electronic data interchange
Which of the following actions would most likely cause a sudden drop in a patient's blood glucose level?
A. Mild exertion after eating a meal B. Eating a meal after taking insulin C. Taking too much prescribed insulin D. Forgetting to take prescribed insulin