The physician documents that the patient has diabetes that was diagnosed prior
to admission
A. Y = Yes
B. N = No
C. U = Unknown
D. W = clinically undetermined
E. Unreported/Not Used (Exempt from POA) reporting
A
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When a physician does not document an exact diagnosis, outpatient coding rules require that unclear diagnosis be coded using the ________ that lead the patient to seek care, until an absolute diagnosis is made.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A burn patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:
A) is at a higher risk for infection than a patient without any medical problems. B) often requires prophylactic beta-2 agonist drugs to prevent respiratory arrest. C) should only be given high-flow oxygen if signs of hypoxia are grossly present. D) may be triaged as a critically burned patient, even if the burn injury is small.
Which of the following statements regarding methods used to provide lateral stability for a frame is MOST accurate?
A) Shear panels are located between columns and beams to brace them laterally. B) Shear panels are nonreinforced walls installed to provide lateral support. C) A rigid frame requires additional diagonal bracing for stability. D) A shear wall should extend from the foundation to the roof of the building.
Which of these characteristics would be considered a pulse "quality" factor?
A) Strength B) Rate C) Regularity D) Tone