Explain what is meant by the sentence, "The diagnosis is made serologically."
What will be an ideal response?
A serological diagnosis is one that is determined by measuring antigen and/or antibody levels in the serum. The actual infectious agent is not measured, but rather the immune system's response to an infectious agent is detected, indicating the patient is currently infected, convalescing, or recovered.
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1. Automatic switch-over control 2. Pressure-reducing valves 3. Primary and reserve bank 4. Alarm system a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
In which of the following types of ventilation is alveolar expansion during inspiration due to an increase in alveolar pressure?
1. Negative-pressure ventilation 2. Positive-pressure ventilation 3. Spontaneous ventilation a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 2 only d. 1, 2, and 3
Anemia is a disease.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A new instructional NOT in ICD-10-CM found in the block for Mental Retardation directs coders to code:
a. first any pre-existing conditions. b. also any congenital anomalies. c. first any associated physical or development disorder. d. only any conditions that had their initial onset before age five.