Which one of the following injuries is MOST likely to cause peritonitis?

A) Blunt trauma to the spleen
B) Stab wound to the small intestine
C) Contusion to the pancreas
D) Bullet injury to the liver


Answer: B

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Which of the following best describes HCPS Level II codes? 

A. The codes have five characters: numbers, letters, or a combination of both. B. The codes have six characters, including two initial letters followed by four numbers. C. The codes have five numeric digits. D. The codes have six alphabetic characters (letters). E. The codes have five alphabetic characters (letters).

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Select the appropriate HCPCS code for the following item

Ostomy faceplate

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A current trend in printers is the ________.

A. laser printer B. dot matrix printer C. ink-jet printer D. "all-in-one" printer E. plasma color printer

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A 27-year-old male complains of an acute onset of abdominal pain. He is found curled in a fetal position with his right knee drawn up into his abdomen. This position is MOST commonly seen in patients with acute:

A. pancreatitis. B. cholecystitis. C. appendicitis. D. gastroenteritis.

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