Elderly individuals may be more susceptible to infections and malignancies due to decreased:

A) erythropoietin
B) interferon
C) insomnia
D) immunity


D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The ICD-9-CM had ________ codes.

A. 16,000 B. 6,000 C. 160,000 D. 70,000

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The portion of HIPAA that applies to insurance and pre-existing conditions is the __________ section

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is a duty of the floater in surgery? 

A. Close the instruments on the sterile tray because they are left open during sterilization B. Measure the patient's vital signs during surgery and observe for a reaction to the anesthetic C. Pass instruments to the doctor during surgery D. Retract the edges of the wound during surgery to assist the doctors in viewing the area E. Swab fluids from the incision or wound

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