For the following questions, use the ICD-9-CM code book to select the correct answer.

Mechanical phacofragmentation and aspiration of a cataract by a posterior route is coded to procedure code __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


13.42

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A 34-year-old woman has just given birth to a healthy baby boy. After the delivery of the baby, the physician proceeds to deliver the placenta. After it has been extracted from the mother's uterus,

the resident examines it and notes that it appears incomplete. They try to deliver the remainder but are unsuccessful. A few moments later, the mother loses consciousness, and is bleeding profusely from her uterus. Blood is collected, and the results follow. PT: 17 sec (RR: 11.3-12.8 sec) INR: 3.02 APTT: 67 sec (RR: 23-32 sec) D-dimer: 540 ng/mL (RR: <400 ng/mL) Fibrinogen: 82 mg/dL (RR: 200-400 mg/dL) Factor V assay: 12% Based on this information, from what is the patient most likely suffering? a. Hemophilia A b. von Willebrand's disease c. Placenta previa d. DIC

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It is best to mix a blood specimen in an additive tube 60 minutes after the venipuncture has occurred

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which provide emergency care, perform general surgery, and admit patients for a range of problems from fractures to heart disease based on licensing by the state?

a. ancillary centers b. general hospitals c. nursing homes d. specialty facilities

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Calculate the following dosages by using dimensional analysis. A dosage of furosemide 15 mg IM is ordered. It is available as 20 mg / 2 mL. How many mL should be given?A.      0.2 mLB.      0.5 mLC.      1.2 mLD.      1.5 mL

What will be an ideal response?

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