Section III of the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting includes guidelines for the __________

a. coding and reporting of outpatient diagnoses (e.g., physician offices)
b. reporting of additional diagnoses (e.g., coexisting conditions, complications)
c. selection of the principal diagnosis for nonoutpatient settings (e.g., nursing facility)
d. structure and convention of the classification, including general guidelines


b

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While on the scene of an accident one of your colleagues dies. A mental health personnel should NOT:

A) Refer crew members not adapting normally B) Screen affected crew members for up to two months for any abnormal responses to stress C) Debrief crew members immediately after the incident D) Provide psychological first aid

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A patient who presents with DIC would most likely have which of the following sets of coagulation test results?

PT aPTT D-dimer Fibrinogen a. Prolonged Prolonged Elevated Decreased b. Normal Prolonged Normal Normal c. Prolonged Prolonged Decreased Increased d. Normal Prolonged Decreased Decreased

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Endometriosis after spontaneous abortion: ________

Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10.

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Which of the following is the appropriate method for disposal of soiled linen cloths and pillowcases? 

A. Wash them in the office washing machine B. Place them in a biohazard-labeled bag and send to a laundry for cleaning C. Have office personnel take turns taking them home to wash D. Place them in a cloth bag to send to a laundry for cleaning E. Dispose of them in a biohazardous waste container

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