Selecting the correct first-level subterm when coding diabetes is critical because each type of DM can have similar complications and the coder needs to verify they are coding the correct type of DM
A) True
B) False
Answer: A
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Which statement about denying transport is CORRECT?
a. People with even the most minor injuries should be evaluated if they refuse transport. b. The risks of patient refusals are greater than those of denying transport. c. If a call is canceled en route, completing a PCR is optional but not necessary. d. The difference between "no patients found" and "only minor injuries, patient refusing transport" is relatively insignificant in documentation.
When he enters the room of a 62-year-old female with an unknown medical complaint, which of the following clues observed during the scene size-up would most increase the EMT's suspicion that the patient is suffering from an acute abdominal condition?
A) The patient is in her nightgown and the air conditioning on "high." B) A portable commode is next to the bed. C) The patient is lying on her side with her knees drawn to her chest. D) The patient is wearing a nasal cannula attached to oxygen at 2 lpm.
To maintain positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) and high FiO2 when suctioning a mechani-cally ventilated patient, what would you recommend?
a. Limit suction time to no more than 5 sec. b. Use a closed-system multiuse suction catheter. c. Limit suctioning to once an hour. d. Use the smallest possible catheter.
Lying between the cusps of the premolars is a/an ___________________ surface.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).