The epiglottis is attached to the hyoid bone by the ____.

A. trapezius ligament
B. cricoids ligament
C. hyoepiglottic ligament
D. pharyngeal ligament


Answer: C

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A) "Can you tell me what finger I am touching?" B) "I need you to flex both arms across your chest." C) "I am going to move your arm; tell me if it hurts." D) "I am going to feel for a pulse in your wrist."

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The oxidization process is a/an _________ reaction, which means that heat is released when the bonding occurs

a. Endothermic b. Exothermic c. Anabolic d. Catabolic

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Prior to assigning a default code, the coder should do which of the following?

A) Query the physician for a more specific diagnosis. B) Review all subterms and locate a more specific code if available. C) Copy the record and send it with the bill to prove a more specific diagnosis was not documented. D) Review the chart again to see if a more specific diagnosis was overlooked.

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External cause codes are used to report which of the following?

A. Place of injury B. Cause of injury C. Patient status D. All of these

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