It is the responsibility of the __________ physician to determine the principal diagnosis for his or her patient

Fill in the blank with correct word.


attending

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A(n) ____ exercise may include a didactic run-through of the steps to activate a vaccination POD, as well as an injection demonstration and practice station.

A. immersion B. tabletop C. recognition D. drill

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The mnemonic ____ can be used for any concern of pain.

A. OPQRST AS/PN B. HAPI-SOCS C. IN SAD CAGES D. AEIOU-TIPS

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An unrelated symptom is defined as those symptoms that are NOT associated with the confirmed diagnosis and may indicate an additional problem or condition. Which of the following is an example of an unrelated condition that should be coded separately?

A) Dyspnea, wheezing, coughing—Dx: asthma B) RLQ pain with positive McBurney's sign, hyperglycemia—Dx: acute appendicitis C) Chest pain that radiates to jaw and arm, SOB—Dx: acute MI D) Fever, sore throat, difficulty swallowing—Dx: acute tonsillitis

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List one function of each of the following structures of the gastrointestinal system:1. stomach2. small intestine3. large intestine

What will be an ideal response?

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