____ is an infection of the cervix that extends up into the uterus, fallopian tubes, and occasionally into the abdomen.
A. Diverticulitis
B. Pelvic inflammatory disease
C. Menorrhagia
D. Appendicitis
Answer: B
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A) rhabdomyolysis. B) osteoporosis. C) osteoarthritis. D) fibromyalgia.
If a life safety rope is found to be damaged or suspect it should be ____.
A. immediately removed from service B. immediately repaired C. jury-rigged D. used until the next inspection
Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions
Syndactyly of fingers with fusion of bone
A young woman attempted to commit suicide by cutting her wrist. Bright red blood is spurting from the injury site. Despite direct pressure and a pressure dressing, the wound continues to bleed heavily. You should:
A) apply supplemental oxygen and keep her warm. B) elevate the extremity above the level of her heart. C) apply a tourniquet between her elbow and wrist. D) locate and apply digital pressure to the brachial artery.