The study of ethical issues resulting from technologic and scientific advances is called _____
A) bioethics
B) eugenics
C) Medical technology
D) The scientific method
A
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a. A level of 60 mm Hg marks the beginning of the steep part of O2Hb dissociation curve. b. Below the 60 mm Hg level, tissue hypoxia is ensured. c. Oxygen deprivation will cause severe cer-ebral vasoconstriction below 60 mm Hg. d. The PaCO2 will start to rise precipitously if the PaO2 falls further.
To understand the symbols in a medical dictionary, one should:
a. read the introduction. b. make a cheat sheet. c. look in the index. d. look up the symbol on the Internet.
Turn to code category K27 in the Tabular List. What notations are associated with code category K27?
A. Includes Use additional code, Excludes2 B. Code First, Excludes2 C. Code also, Includes, Use additional code D. Includes, Use additional code, Excludes1
1. On the third morning after admission in the hospital, patient's fever has increased to 104 with rapid, shallow breathing and abdominal swelling. The attending physician requests a consultation from infectious disease specialist, who documents a comprehensive history and physical examination, a medical decision making of moderate complexity. And 115 minutes of intraservice time spent at the
patient's bedside, on the patient's floor in conversation with the family, and the radiology department (two floors below) independently reviewing the images of the radiologic scans. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service? A. 99253 B. 99223 C. 99255 D. 99254