The following questions will require the use of the ICD-9-CM code book to select the proper answer.
The inclusion note for code 40.3, "Regional Lymph Node Excision," would include which of the following?
A) excision of lymphatic drainage area of the skin
B) excision of lymphatic drainage area of subcutaneous tissue
C) both a and b
D) neither a or b
C
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For the EMT to administer aspirin in the prehospital setting, which of these criteria must be met?
A) Approval from medical direction B) Patient has a prescription for aspirin C) Age younger than 65 years D) Systolic blood pressure greater than 100 mmHg
The classic ____ position is often witnessed during episodes of extreme shortness of breath.
A. sitting B. head bobbing C. tripod D. supine
A patient with a history of colorectal cancer underwent quantitative immunoassay of tumor antigen 242 to test for recurrence of colon cancer. Report code _____
a. 86294 b. 86300 c. 86316 d. 86317
You have arrived on the scene to help a child who is short of breath. The mother is screaming hysterically that her three-year-old son cannot breathe, making assessment of the patient very difficult. What should be your initial action in managing this situation?
A) Have your partner talk to the mother while you assess the child. B) Summon the police to the residence to subdue the mother. C) Quickly remove the child to the ambulance and assess while transporting. D) Inform the mother that you will call the police if she does not calm down.