Sam is an inpatient and has been diagnosed with metastatic carcinoma of the inguinal lymph nodes. Three years ago he had a colon resection due to colon cancer. What is the principal diagnosis for this admission?
A) colon cancer
B) history of colon cancer
C) metastatic carcinoma of inguinal lymph nodes
D) status post-colon resection
C
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Electrooculogram electrodes are in place, and eye movement is to the left. The electrooculogram recording is shown by which of the following?
a. c. b. d.
Which style of résumé usually has a position statement such as "Professional Goal" or "Career Objective"?
A) skills B) targeted C) chronological D) functional
Which of the following statements about the position indicating device (PID) is correct?
A) The shorter the PID, the less divergent the beam. B) The longer the PID, the greater the radiation dose to the patient. C) Pointed, closed-end plastic cone PIDs should no longer be used. D) A recessed PID creates a shorter target-surface distance.