The forceful contractions and abdominal compressions that force the fetus from the uterus into the vagina are called expulsion or ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


parturition
Parturition is the actual childbirth stage of the birth process.

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A) Newborns B) Pediatrics C) Infants D) Neonates

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Which of the following statements is NOT true of multiple sclerosis?

A) It is considered a myelin disorder. B) Most patients are initially diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS, but at least 50% of them will progress to the chronic progressive form. C) It affects 2,000—4,000 people in the United States. D) Patients may have disturbances in vision, balance, speech, or movement.

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A 45-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department with severe epistaxis, causing her to nearly choke on blood pooled in the back of her throat. Extensive bilateral anterior cautery and packing was performed to control the hemorrhage. Report code _____

a. 30905 b. 30901-50 c. 30903 d. 30903-50

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Using a CPT manual, select the anesthesia code for sternal debridement

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