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D2AR0N · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Sam, age 78, presents to the clinic with respiratory symptoms. His pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are as follows: a normal total lung capacity, a decreased PaO2, and an increased PaCO2. On assessment,

you auscultate coarse crackles and forced expiratory wheezes. What is your diagnosis?
a. Asthma c. Chronic bronchitis
b. Emphysema d. Influenza

Question 2

Maintaining optimum cash flow is a basic fundamental concept in all businesses. An issue that affects the steady and continuous flow of cash to a health practice is:

a. Billing within 15 days of services.
b. Unclean submitted claims.
c. Timely processing of denials.
d. Identifying payment below contract rate.