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