When 25 minutes of critical care time is documented, code 99291 is assigned

Which of the following will affect the ventilation component of the ventilation/perfusion ratio?

A) Blood clot in the pulmonary blood vessels B) Loss of blood plasma from dehydration C) Infection and pus in the distal airways and alveoli D) Decreased amount of hemoglobin in the blood

You are called to an outpatient clinic to transfer a 39-year-old male patient in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) to an acute-care hospital. When assessing the patient, which one of the following signs or symptoms would you expect to find?

A) Slow and shallow respirations B) Slow heart rate and high blood pressure C) Blood glucose level of 50 mg/dL D) Fruity or acetone odor on his breath