A closed reduction usually involves the use of a K-wire (Kirschner wire) to stabilize a fracture within the cortical bone distal to the fracture site
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
A closed reduction of a fracture is performed by manipulating the bone to set or replace the bone in its proper alignment without opening the skin.
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The most appropriate way to terminate an initial interview with the patient is ____.
A. "The doctor will be in shortly." B. "Is there anything else you would like the doctor to know?" C. "I need to terminate this interview." D. "The lab technician will be in to draw blood." E. "Are you sure you haven't forgotten to tell me anything?"
Two basic ways for the health care professional to obtain essential information about patients are observation and ______________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Lymphangitis is an inflammation or infection of the lymph nodes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The health information management profession is centered around two concepts: the ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ and ____________________ ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).