The ___________ is responsible for the development and maintenance of ICD-10-CM.

a. NCHS
b. CMS
c. ICD-10 C&M Committee
d. NCHS and CMS


a. NCHS

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You are participating in a training exercise for an attack by a weapon of mass destruction involving the release of a nerve agent. In the triage area, you are presented with a patient who responds to painful stimuli and has an open airway. He is breathing 8 times a minute and has a weak radial pulse. He is wheezing and has pinpoint pupils. In his pocket is located a metered-dose inhaler

containing albuterol. When caring for this patient, you should first: A) administer positive pressure ventilation. B) obtain vital signs, including the temperature. C) administer albuterol with the metered-dose inhaler. D) look for an injury causing shock.

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The respiratory system does NOT include the:

A) heart. B) lungs. C) sinuses. D) throat.

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Patients on anticoagulation therapy must be monitored. A normal prothrombin time range can be anywhere from:

A) 10 to 20 seconds. B) 10 to 14 seconds. C) 14 to 20 seconds. D) 20 to 41 seconds.

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The National Institutes of Health provides worker safety guidelines and Standard Precautions for healthcare facilities.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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