____ appears to be of value in preventing intubation of the end-stage COPD patient and in supporting patients with chronic ventilatory failure.
A. CPAP
B. SIMV
C. VAPS
D. BiPAP
Answer: D
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A) a modifier was used to indicate multiple procedures that the carrier bundled. B) the claim was considered not medically necessary. C) the carrier requested information from the patient that was not received. D) the patient had a routine service covered by the policy.
Which of the following antituberculosis drugs is given prophylactically to individuals exposed to TB?
a. INH b. rifampin c. streptomycin d. ethambutol
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A 28-year-old female was the unrestrained driver of a car that struck the rear end of another car while traveling at 35 mph. She is conscious and alert and complains of pain to the anterior chest. During your assessment, you note a large ecchymotic area over the superior aspect of the anterior chest. As your partner assumes manual stabilization of her head, you should:
A. rapidly extricate her from the car and transport. B. open her airway with the jaw-thrust maneuver C. obtain vital signs to assess for signs of shock. D. apply 100% oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.