A construction worker has been shot with a nail gun, resulting in a long nail going through his cheek and becoming firmly embedded in the lower gum and jaw. There is considerable blood in his mouth, and the patient is in excruciating pain. Given this scenario, what would be your first priority?
A) Removing the nail from the cheek
B) Suctioning the airway of blood
C) Applying supplemental oxygen to maintain a pulse oximeter reading of 94% or greater
D) Placing a cervical collar
B) Suctioning the airway of blood
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A) Slowing of the heart rate B) Increased blood pressure C) Labored breathing D) Generalized weakness
A medical biller working at a cardiology practice should be familiar with:
a. billing codes for heart disease. b. billing codes for electrocardiograms. c. E and M codes. d. All of the above
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A) How well a program did B) How much a program accomplished C) How many personnel were used D) Both A and B E) None of the above
A 50-pound pig is called a _____ pig
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word