A patient who is conscious, capable of moving air through the upper airway, and can produce a strong cough likely has a
a. partial airway obstruction with poor air exchange.
b. total airway obstruction.
c. partial airway obstruction with good air exchange.
d. total obstructed airway with poor air exchange.
c
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a. producing energy b. promoting growth and repair of tissues c. providing the framework for bones, muscles, and blood d. aiding in digestion
Which of the following procedures is safe from the production of an aerosol mist?
a. Removing caps from specimen tubes b. Manual differentials on blood films c. Filling hemocytometers d. Centrifuging uncapped specimens
The most likely outcome of an insurance claim submitted with a diagnosis code of a sore throat and a treatment code indicating a cast for a broken leg would be
A. coverage at 100 percent. B. the fee for service would be applied toward the patient's deductible. C. denied as a billing error because the treatment was not medically necessary based on the diagnosis. D. the patient may have to pay a coinsurance after the deductible is met.
In ICD-9, three-digit categories known as ________ are used for diseases, injuries, and symptoms.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).