Which of the following interfaces should be used in greater than 90% of the patients with hypoventilation?

a. Full-face mask
b. Nasal mask
c. Nasal pillows
d. Oral mask

ANS: A
If the problem is ventilation, the full-face mask is the interface of choice and should be used ini-tially in greater than 90% of patients requiring noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation for acute respiratory failure.

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A) 0.17 B) 1.7 C) 17 D) 170

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The document generated by the insurance company that explains how the reimbursement is determined is called the:

A. example of benefits B. explanation of benefits C. insurance claim form D. insurance claims tracer

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