The Rule of Nines is used in coding to:
A. estimate the degree of a burn.
B. estimate the body surface area involved in a burn.
C. identify the chemical used in an accident that resulted in burns.
D. determine the location of a burn.
Answer: estimate the body surface area involved in a burn.
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1. Failure of low-pressure alarms to detect disconnection 2. Underhydration or impaction of secretions 3. Hypoventilation due to increased dead space 4. Unintended tracheal lavage from condensate a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
The basic purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act is to _____.
a. administer the act and to set and enforce the safety and health standards that apply to almost all workers in the U.S. b. assure every person safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve human resources c. provide safe and healthful working conditions to self-employed persons d. to ensure state agencies provide a healthy and safe working environment for all public employees e. to prevent the occurrence of occupational illnesses among public employees
A(n) ________ is a disease-causing agent such as a bacterium, virus, toxin, fungus, or protozoan.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Executive orders have the effect of law after being published (in the case of the federal system) in the:
A) Registrar's Office B) Executive Register C) Federal Register D) Federal Case System