The tuberculin skin test (TST), formerly known as the purified protein derivative (PPD) test, is used to:

A) prevent tuberculosis from spreading following an exposure.
B) determine if a person has infected others with TB.
C) inoculate healthcare workers against TB infections.
D) detect a person's exposure to tuberculosis.


D

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A) 3 days. B) 3 hours. C) 8 hours. D) 8 days.

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HIPAA requires that using unique identifiers

a. improve efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of the health care system. b. be easy to remember so claims become much easier to submit. c. be optional for use since there are so many health plans and health care providers. d. be under the direction of each state's insurance commissioner.

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____An instrument used for cutting bone

a. Telfa b. osteotome c. osteophyte d. Webril

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Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM procedure code using an ICD-9-CM code book for the statements given in the following questions

Needle biopsy of brain

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