An 86-year-old male has had a sudden change in mental status and is repeatedly striking a fist against his leg. When you question him, he does not respond. This presentation is most consistent with what condition?
A) Seizure
B) Dementia
C) Stroke
D) Delirium
A
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What level of risk best reflects these words "Hemoglobin 13.5; WBC: 18,000 . An abdominal CT scan was reviewed with radiologist; scan showed a small amount of free fluid in ULQ with grade 3 laceration of spleen
There is evidence of significant amount of stool within sigmoid and rectum.".? a. Minimal b. Low c. Moderate d. High
When coding the diagnosis "open fracture of the acromion process," the coder would first reference the main term __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A 48-year-old male is complaining of chest pain that he describes as dull, located substernally, but radiating to his neck. He rates the pain a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10 and complains of nausea and lightheadedness. His skin is cool and diaphoretic. HR = 96, BP = 124/82, RR = 14, SaO2 = 97%. The 12-lead ECG is nondiagnostic. In addition to oxygen, an IV of normal saline at a keep open rate, and transport to the emergency department, which of the following would be most appropriate?
A) Nitroglycerin, morphine, and furosemide B) Reassurance that likely his condition is not cardiac in nature C) Nitroglycerin D) Aspirin, nitroglycerin, and morphine
Which of the following is NOT used to treat peptic ulcer?
A) Antibiotics B) Proton pump inhibitors C) Laxatives D) Acid blockers