Which of the following is true of the decimal point in ICD-10-CM codes?
A) It is mandatory after the 3rd character on all codes.
B) It is only used when coding for burns.
C) It is mandatory after the 2nd character on all codes.
D) It is always placed after the first number in the code.
A
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You are called for a motor vehicle collisioninvolving two elderly women. You are concerned because you know that elderly patients are often prescribed blood thinner for cardiac problems. This can be a problem because?
A) Impaired blood clotting can exacerbate blood loss. B) It means they most likely have cardiac problems. C) It increases their risk for pulmonary embolism. D) It leads to diminished liver and kidney function.
You have been called for a 63-year-old woman with slurred speech and right-arm weakness. On arrival, the patient informs you that the slurred speech and weakness have resolved. Since your assessment reveals no deficits, the patient insists on signing a refusal of treatment form. Which of these statements should you make prior to having her sign the form?
A) "It would be best to start taking one baby aspirin every day; this will decrease the chance of this happening again." B) "Sometimes seizures present this way; call your doctor in the morning to schedule an appointment." C) "If this happens again, wait 10 minutes to see if you are okay. If the symptoms persist, call 911." D) "You really need to be evaluated in the hospital. You are at significant risk for a future stroke, which may be debilitating or even fatal."
Which statement demonstrates an accurate understanding of vital signs in relation to the geriatric patient?
A) "Due to damage over time to the heart, the resting heart rate is typically less than 60 beats per minute." B) "Fever tends to be more common and more severely elevated in elderly patients." C) "The resting respiratory rate is typically higher in elderly patients." D) "There is no real difference between the vital signs of a geriatric patient and those of a young adult."
During VA ECMO, where is the arterial cannula typically inserted?
a. Aorta b. Right atrium c. Pulmonary artery d. Radial artery