________ is frequently caused by hearing loss, loud noises, medicines, and other health problems, such as allergies, tumors, and problems arising from the cardiovascular system.

Bordetella pertussis and chronic lymphocytic leukemia have increased small lymphocytes with condensed nuclear chromatin on the blood smear. What laboratory test could distinguish whooping cough from CLL?

a. Heterophile testing b. Biopsy of lymph nodes c. Molecular testing d. Culture and serological antibody testing

Which type of software is used to determine the appropriate HHRG after OASIS data is input on each patient (to measure the outcome of all adult patients receiving home health services)?

a. calculator b. editing c. encrypting d. grouper