When the plus symbol appears before a code number, this indicates to the coder that the code is considered a(n) ____________________ code.?

The operational verification procedure (OVP) involves checking the ventilator circuit for leaks. Ventilator settings that could be used to perform this procedure include which of the following?

a. Tidal volume (VT) = 500 mL, Flow rate = 60 L/min, High pressure limit = 50 cm H2O b. VT = 1000 mL, Flow rate = 20 L/min, High pressure limit = maximum c. VT = 500 mL, Flow rate = 20 L/min, High pressure limit = maximum, Inspiratory pause = 2 seconds d. VT = 200 mL, Flow rate = Maximum, High pressure limit = 50 cm H2O, Inspira-tory pause = 1 second

The disease that can be caused by a lack of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D in the diet is called:

A. diabetes. B. hypertension. C. osteoporosis. D. atherosclerosis.