"NEC" and "NOS" have the same meaning in all ICD-9-CM volumes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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You are examining a patient who was recently involved in a traumatic incident. You notice that the patient is now exhibiting periumbilical ecchymosis. This is known as:
A) Grey Turner's sign. B) Cullen's sign. C) Edwards' sign. D) rigidity sign.
An awake but confused patient experiencing an allergic reaction begins to exhibit stridorous respirations. The EMT knows that the underlying condition responsible for this presentation is:
A) Constriction of the small airways B) Spasm of the lower airway C) Swelling to the upper airway D) Loss of the gag reflex
The incisive foramen, the median palatine suture, and the genial tubercles are all anatomical landmarks that can be found on radiographs of the maxillary anterior region
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following criteria is used to determine medical necessity?
a. Costly treatment is provided when compared with alternative methods. b. Least expensive service is provided to patient, regardless of outcome. c. Procedure or service is performed to treat a health care condition. d. Treatment has a 50 percent chance of being effective for health outcome.