A newborn has a heart rate of 86 and regular, unlabored respirations at 40 . Cyanosis of the extremities is present. You should:
a. blow oxygen across the newborn's face.
b. wait for 1 minute, then reassess the pulse to see whether it is increasing.
c. begin chest compressions immediately.
d. immediately begin positive-pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask.
d
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Select the correct PCS codes: A) 0H0T0KZ B) 0H0T3ZZ C) 0H0U07Z D) 0H0U0KZ
HCPCS Level II codes would include all of the following EXCEPT codes for:
A) vision and hearing services. B) surgical services. C) ambulance services. D) medical and surgical supplies.
The joint of a hemostat where one half of the instrument passes through the other is called the:
a. articulation b. box lock c. jaw d. ratchets
What does the term assumption coding mean?
A. The medical coder has a mismatch between the gender of the patient and the selected code. B. The medical coder coded and reported services that were documented in the patient's medical record. C. The medical coder was using diagnosis codes that are not as specific as possible. D. The medical coder coded and reported services that were not documented in the patient's medical record.