A fee schedule is a predetermined rate for each procedure, visit, or service. Negotiating a fee schedule allows more consistent budgeting of payment dollars by the managed care organization

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of hypoperfusion?

A) Cellular waste products are not removed. B) Cells are not supplied with oxygen. C) Cells are not supplied with nutrients. D) Aerobic metabolism will continue in the cell.

The therapist is about to institute NPPV on a patient who is experiencing respiratory distress. At the same time, the therapist would like for this patient to verbally communicate when possible. Which of the following interfaces would most likely accommodate this form of communication?

A. oronasal B. helmet C. mouthpiece D. nasal