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1.
A 74-year-old patient underwent an esophagotomy via cervical
approach with removal of a foreign body. The patient was placed under
general anesthesia for this procedure. The anesthesiologist’s
preoperative note indicated that this was the first visit with this patient.
She dictated a detailed history, detailed examination, and low-
complexity decision-making due to mild hypertension, controlled
diabetes, and several medications. How should the anesthesiologist
report her services?
a. 00500-AA-P2, 99100
b. 43020, 99100
c. 99143, 00500-AA-P2, 99100
d. 00500-AA-P3, 99100-51
2.
A 52-year-old patient had a right breast reconstruction with free flap.
The surgeon used a microsurgical technique requiring an operating
microscope. How would you report this procedure?
a. 19364-RT, 69990
b. 19357
c. 19361, 69990
d. 19364-RT
3.
Baby Smith was delivered by cesarean in the hospital. She was
premature, weighing 1200 grams at 27.5 weeks gestation. She was
also treated for wet lung syndrome. How would the diagnoses be
reported for this newborn?
a. V30.01, 765.14, 765.24, 770.6
b. V30.0, 765.14, 765.25, 769
c. V27.0, 765.14, 765.24, 770.6

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: Ability to Optimise Fuel Consumption

A: What is the purpose of the Electronic Braking System?
1. Improves vehicle control during braking.
2. Improves stability and reaction during braking.
3. It can simultaneously fulfil the operation of an Anti-Lock System and a Load Sensing System.
4. It can save fuel because of fast brake release (no brake drag).
5. Provides better interaction of Anti-Lock system and Traction Control System.
6. Other.

B: What are the advantages associated with the use of a Retarder?
1. May be used when descending steep hills.
2. Speed may be stabilised without using the service brake.
3. The service brake remains cool for optimum performance
4. The system can be used in unison with the service braking system.
5. Retarder can be used at various levels of effectiveness.
6. Other.

C. What are the main types of braking systems fitted to HGV’s
1. The Service Brake.
2. The Secondary Brake.
3. The Parking Brake.
4. The Endurance Brake (Retarder)
5. Other.

D. How would you bring about a decrease in fuel consumption?
1. Drive sensibly and keep within speed limits.
2. Avoid harsh braking.
3. Avoid rapid acceleration.
4. Correct tyre pressure.
5. Proper use of gears.
6. Switch off engine when vehicle is stationary for a period of time.
7. Plan routes to avoid busy times and congestion.
8. Other.

1: Ability to Optimise Fuel Consumption (Continued)

E: What types of practices would ensure the optimum use of vehicles inertia? (Vehicle inertia is the
resistance to movement)
1. Forward Planning.
2. Effective anticipation.
3. Fitting energy saving tyres.
4. Timely braking.
5. Ensure vehicle is properly serviced.
6. Other.

F: How would you slow down on downhill stretches?
1. Footbrake. (Service brake)
2. Retarder.
3. Footbrake and retarder.
4. Engine braking.
5. Other.

G: What course of action should be followed in the event of service brake failure where your vehicle has
ABS fitted?
1. Use handbrake/secondary brake.
2. Apply maximum constant pressure on the brake pedal.
3. Do not pump the brakes.
4. Other.

H. Many trucks have the facility of ‘Gear Splitting’, what are the major benefits of ‘Gear Splitting’?
1. Increased horsepower.
2. Increased torque.
3. Prevents drop of RPM in gear changing.
4. Other.

I. In the interest of better fuel consumption what points should you remember when arranging a load on a
vehicle?
1. Load close to the rear of cab.
2. Ensure axle weights are not exceeded.
3. Keep load within the width of the cab.
4. Avoid gaps between load units on the vehicle (increased drag).
5. Other.

J. What is the purpose of the gear box?
1. Multiplies the torque (driving force).
2. Provides a means of reversing the vehicle.
3. Provides permanent position for neutral.
4. Other.