To correct a ________ deformity, a flexor tenotomy is performed with a #15 knife. Surgical options include resection of the head of the proximal phalanx
A small K-wire is driven through the end of the toe and both joint edges to maintain alignment during healing.
A. hammertoe B. bunion
ANS: A
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The ICD-9-CM had ________ codes.
A. 16,000 B. 6,000 C. 160,000 D. 70,000
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The ________ skeleton is the central portion of the skeleton.
A. distal B. appendicular C. medial D. axial
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What is the most common slang term for the stretcher?
A. backboard B. army litter C. pram and wheels D. cot
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