Name the two major coding systems that apply to medical information.

What will be an ideal response?


ICD (International Classification of Diseases), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)

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Baseline sway is caused by lotion or sweat on the skin interfering with the ________ reaching the EKG machine

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Hyperbaric oxygenation is used to treat _____.

A. gangrene B. infection of the soft tissue C. deep soft tissue wounds D. all of the above

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Which of the following MOST accurately describes hyperthermia?

A. The core body temperature exceeds 99.5°F (37°C). B. The body is exposed to more heat than it can lose. C. Heat evaporates a significant amount of body water. D. The body eliminates more heat than it can generate.

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How are elevated levels of calcium, magnesium or phosphate ions regulated by the kidneys?

a. increased levels result in decreased reabsorption and elimination into the urine b. increased levels result in decreased reabsorption and stimulation of the respiratory centers in the medulla c. increased levels result in increased reabsoption and stimulation of ADH d. increased levels result in increased reabsoption and stimulation of aldosterone

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