Which of the following statements regarding silver is correct?
A. Silver dressings cost about the same as traditional dressings.
B. Slow-releasing silver agents maintain their antimicrobial properties for up to 7 days.
C. Silver-containing roll gauzes are effective in combating wound infections even when not used as the contact layer.
D. Because resistance to silver is common, its use in wound care is limited.
B
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A seventh character is assigned to identify which fetus is affected when maternal complications arise. The seventh character of zero is assigned for each of the following situations EXCEPT:
a. when the physician who was unable to determine which fetus is affected. b. for singletons. c. when the record does not identify the fetus and the coder cannot obtain clarification from the physician. d. the birth results in conjoined twins.
The laws governing health care benefits can be state specific.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In interstitial lung disease, which of the following mechanisms contributes to impaired gas ex-change?
1. Depression of respiratory drive 2. Diffusion defect 3. Shunt 4. Ventilation/perfusion mismatch a. 1 and 4 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 2, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, and 4
Gracey curettes are designed to be used ____________
a. in specific areas of the mouth only b. throughout the mouth c. interproximally d. none of the above