The ____________________ stage of swallowing involves transit of the bolus through the esophagus

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


esophageal

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The medical assistant used the abbreviation "NP" next to an appointment slot for 9:30 AM. The abbreviation "NP" most likely means:

A) no patient. B) new patient. C) physician note. D) no pulse.

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Which of the following statements about neonatal resuscitation is NOT true?

A) An HR below 60 bpm that is not responding to ventilation with 100 percent O2 indicates the need for chest compressions. B) The umbilical vein is an acceptable intravenous access site. C) Factors that increase the likelihood of the need for resuscitation include maternal health problems, prematurity, and inadequate prenatal care. D) The percentage of neonates needing to be resuscitated out-of-hospital is less than in-hospital.

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____ occurs when the cervix and part of the uterus protrude from the vaginal opening, which is often caused by the stretching of pelvic floor muscles during normal childbirth.

A. Uterine prolapse B. Vulva prolapse C. Tubo-ovarian abscess D. Uterine torsion

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Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions

Fracture of ulna, coronoid process

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