Shallow, slow, or infrequent breathing, indicating severe ICP buildup and brain anoxia, is known as:
A) Kussmaul's respirations.
B) grunting.
C) Biot's respirations.
D) agonal respirations.
D
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A. roentgen exposure man B. roentgen equivalent man C. radiation equivalent man D. radiation exposure man
Which of the following reflects the inside of the mouth and throat for examination purposes?
A. Sphygmomanometer B. Laryngeal mirror C. Nasal speculum D. Otoscope E. Ophthalmoscope
If the heart muscle is ________, it is receiving less than the normal amount of blood flow.
A. perfused B. ischemic C. depolarized D. precordial
For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given
Skilled nursing facility note: This 89-year-old woman is being seen today because she is complaining of increased discomfort and pain. Examination reveals no significant findings. She is diagnosed with lipoma of the left kidney. It is her wish to be comfortable but to receive no treatment for the lipoma. I discussed with her the need to increase her pain medications, but at this time she has refused. She will remain on comfort care.