The term clinical emphasizes the ICD-10-CM modification's intent, which is to describe the clinical picture of the patient, which means the codes must be more __________ than those needed only for statistical groupings and trend analysis

a. broad
b. equivocal
c. general
d. precise


d

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The connective tissue that is called fascia and is sheet-like in shape with fibers arranged in multiple directions is called:

a. Dense irregular connective tissue b. Dense multi-direction connective tissue c. Dense regular connective tissue d. Dense irrigated connective tissue

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Cerebellar dysfunction is characterized by

a. Hypotonia, ataxia, and incoordination b. Hemianesthesia, sensory ataxia, and excruciating pain c. Unilateral wild, uncontrolled, flinging movements of the extremities d. Excessive fat deposition and underdeveloped genitalia

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The primary function of a roof is to protect the structure from weather

A. True B. False

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Which of the following technologists is responsible for organizing, analyzing, and evaluating medical records? 

A. radiologic technologist B. medical records technologist C. nuclear medicine technologist D. medical technologist

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