____________________ consist of four digits and provide more information about the disease, such as the site, cause, or other characteristic.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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The family of a patient in hospice care for the final stage of lung cancer has summoned 911 because their father is short of breath. The patient is responsive to verbal stimuli and has an open airway with adequate respiration of 18 to 20 per minute. His skin is cool and diaphoretic with diminished breath sounds bilaterally. Your partner reports a heart rate of 112, blood pressure 96/44 mmHg, and
an SpO2 of 82%. He has a valid DNR, but family is scared and wants him transported to the ED for evaluation. Your next action would be to: A) monitor during transport but avoid providing physical care. B) place an oral airway and start positive pressure ventilation. C) provide high-concentration oxygen, monitor vitals, and transport to the ED. D) administer oxygen at 2 lpm and provide emotional support during transport.
Category III CPT codes are intended to facilitate data collection by coding certain services that contribute to positive health outcomes
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Trending a critically-injured patient's vital signs will allow you to determine:
A. whether or not transport to a trauma center is necessary. B. if the patient's condition is stabilizing or deteriorating. C. the underlying injuries that are making the patient unstable. D. whether or not a rapid head-to-toe assessment is indicated.
Which of the following patients are at increased risk of electrolyte disturbances?
A) Patients who are on diuretics B) Victims of blood loss from trauma C) Asthmatics on multiple medications D) Patients on psychotropic medications