As blood passes through the glomerulus, water, mineral salts, glucose, proteins, and red blood cells are filtered out

Which of the following information best helps to distinguish chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure from acute hypercapnic respiratory failure?

a. Long-standing dyspnea that worsens on exertion b. Forced expiratory volume in 1 sec to forced vital capacity ratio (FEV1/FVC) of less than 75% predicted c. Kidneys retaining bicarbonate to elevate the blood pH d. Physical signs of hypoxemia, such as cya-nosis and clubbing

Which legislation is intended to limit health administration costs, provide for patient information privacy, and prevent fraud and abuse?

A) HIPAA-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act B) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) D) Controlled Substances Act