The aorta divides into the two common iliac arteries at the level of the:

A. third lumbar vertebra.
B. fifth lumbar vertebra.
C. eighth thoracic vertebra.
D. twelfth thoracic vertebra


Ans: B. fifth lumbar vertebra.

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Introductory material in the ICD-10-CM manual contains all of the following information, EXCEPT (the) ________.

A. instructions for how to use the ICD-10-CM B. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) C. procedure codes D. Table of Drugs and Chemicals

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The ICD-10-CM code(s) for dialysis status due to end stage renal disease are _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A rigid external dressing, usually made of plaster or fiberglass and molded to the contours of the body part to which it is applied is a (n) ________. 

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

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Which of the following statements regarding spinal injuries in pediatric patients is correct?

A. Because of a child's proportionately large head, they are more prone to spinal cord injuries than adults. B. The majority of cervical spine injuries in children are partial transections of the spinal cord, resulting in partial paralysis. C. Most cervical spine fractures in infants and children occur between the first and second cervical vertebrae. D. If the cervical spine is injured, it is most likely to be an injury to the ligaments because of rapid movement of the head.

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