When computing the net autopsy rate, which is subtracted from the denominator in the formula?
A. Deaths under 48 hours
B. Anesthesia deaths
C. Coroner’s cases
D. Postoperative deaths
E. Infant deaths
Answer: C
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A. are essential to the selection of the correct code. B. aid the coder in finding the correct term. C. can be in parentheses. D. can be in brackets.
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A) Chest B) Forehead C) Ear D) Finger
An alert and oriented patient has had a portion of his hand amputated by a table saw. Assessment reveals the patient to be in great pain, with a moderate amount of dark red blood still coming from the injury site. His airway is open and his breathing is fast, but adequate. The radial pulse is rapid and strong, and his skin is warm and dry. The patient's amputated hand has been placed in a bag of ice by coworkers. What should the EMT do immediately?
A) Insert a nasopharyngeal airway B) Remove the amputated part from the ice C) Control the bleeding with direct pressure D) Obtain a full set of vital signs