What additional procedures or treatments might be required for a patient with a CDH and significant pulmonary hypoplasia?

a. Plasmapheresis
b. ECMO
c. Cardiac pacemaker
d. Bronchoscopy

B
ECMO might be implemented when significant pulmonary hypoplasia exists to help improve oxygenation.

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Which of the following BEST defines a nonphysician qualified healthcare professional?

A. the presence of the patient (or the patient's family) with the performing physician or in the team conference during the E/M service B. Clinicians from different disciplines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology, other specialties, and nursing C. any healthcare professional who is not a physician D. healthcare professionals who have education, experience, and expertise to legally practice medicine; includes a wide range of professionals, such as physicians; nurses; physical, occupational, or speech therapists; nutritionists; and more

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a special rescue situation?

A. a school bus collision B. a hiker who has fallen through thin ice C. a diver who is discovered unconscious on the surface D. an elderly man with chest pain at the park

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