For outpatient and physician office visits, what code should be listed first for coding and reporting purposes?
A) first complaint described by the patient
B) diagnosis to be chiefly responsible for the services provided
C) diagnosis, condition, problem, or other reason for the encounter shown in the medical record to be chiefly responsible for the services provided
D) diagnoses that describe coexisting conditions
C
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Dr. Payton requested that you make a long-distance phone call to a physician in another state. What important factor must be considered before placing the call?
A) Time zone B) Area code C) Cost D) Physician specialty
Which of the following bodily activities is a function of a voluntary muscle?
A) Contraction of the heart B) Movement of food through the intestines C) Blinking of the eyes D) Protection of the abdominal organs
You have been called to a high school science lab where a male student was splashed in the eye with an alkaline solution. He is complaining of burning to the eye as well as pain. After performing the primary assessment and finding no life-threatening conditions, you would:
A) determine the exact compound the patient was splashed with and the appropriate chemical antidote. B) hold the patient's eye open and begin flushing with large amounts of tap water and continue throughout transport. C) obtain a set of vital signs and determine if the patient is taking medications or has any past medical problems. D) cover both eyes with eye shields and move to the ambulance for immediate transport.
The AED has just been applied to a female patient in cardiac arrest. After analyzing the heart rhythm, it provides a "no shock advised" message. The EMT should immediately:
A) Reanalyze the patient's heart rhythm B) Resume cardiopulmonary resuscitation C) Check the electrodes for proper placement D) Check the patient for a pulse and blood pressure