The ____________________ for the ICD-10-CM are the general rules for use of the classification independent of the guidelines.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
conventions
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a. Essential thrombocytosis b. Polycythemia vera c. Chronic myelogenous leukemia d. All of the above
Which suturing technique is often used on the appendiceal stump?
a. interrupted b. horizontal mattress c. vertical mattress d. pursestring
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What will be an ideal response?
You are assessing a patient who has self-injected an unknown substance. He is unconscious with rapid, shallow breathing and tachycardia. As you are assessing and treating this patient, it is important to note that:
A. he has most likely injected himself with an opiate. B. injected toxins are slowly absorbed into the body. C. cocaine is the single most commonly injected drug. D. it is impossible to dilute or remove injected poisons.