An easy way to remember when an E code is required is
A. by noting "see" by a diagnosis code.
B. if the diagnosis makes you ask "How did that happen?"
C. if the diagnosis makes you ask "Why did that occur?"
D. by checking for any modifiers to the diagnosis.
B. if the diagnosis makes you ask "How did that happen?"
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In order to remain in compliance with HIPAA regulations, medical offices must:
A) back up data daily. B) require use of passwords to login to the EHR system. C) have computer users log off when they are away from their desks. D) all of the above
Hyperventilation is an increase in ____ that results in a change in blood chemistry.
A. blood flow to the brain B. blood flow to the heart C. the rate or depth of breathing D. heart rate
You are ventilating a patient with a stoma; however, air is escaping from the mouth and nose. To prevent this, you should:
A. thrust the jaw forward. B. seal the mouth and nose. C. ventilate with less pressure. D. thoroughly suction the stoma.
Which of the following patients would you describe as being disoriented?
A. A 52-year-old female who responds verbally when you talk to her. B. A 49-year-old male who is unresponsive to all forms of stimuli. C. A 60-year-old female who cannot recall events preceding her illness. D. A 55-year-old male who moans in pain when you pinch his earlobe.