Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. A review of a patient's past experiences with illnesses, injuries, and treatments is called a social history.
2. A comprehensive exam would include a general multisystem exam or a complete exam of a single organ system.
3. The risk of significant complications, morbidity, and/or mortality is a factor in determining the level of medical decision making (MDM).
4. When time is reported using CPT codes, it documents the exact amount of time a physician spends with a patient.
5. When an evaluation and management (E/M) code is assigned, the patient's medical record must contain the clinical data to support it.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
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A. start an IV and administer a fluid bolus. B. begin assisting the patient's ventilations. C. apply a nonrebreathing mask set at 15 L/min. D. assess his blood glucose level and start an IV.
_______________ is used only under conditions of severe hypoxemia and lung injury.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).