Revulsive refers to a drawing action that pulls blood and lymph away from a congested area
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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When a physician treats a patient in the emergency department and then admits the patient on the same day, the reported category of code is:
A) Critical Care Services (99291-99292). B) Emergency department services (99281-99288). C) Initial Hospital Care (99221-99223). D) Hospital Observation Services (99217-99226).
Saltatory conduction means:
a. Action potentials jump from one node of Ranvier to the next b. Action potentials move slowly along the entire axon c. Na+ and Cl- ions are involved in nerve transmission
A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle collision is complaining of neck pain. Which piece of information would most contribute to the EMT's high index of suspicion that the patient may have suffered more significant injuries beyond isolated neck pain?
A) Lack of air bags in the car B) Difficulty turning is head to the right C) External damage to the car is significant D) Death of the car's driver
Which clinical finding is most suggestive of a patient who is decompensating?
A) Narrowing pulse pressure B) Heart rate < 100 beats/min C) Pulse oximeter reading < 96% D) Skin that is pale, cold, and dry