Which of the following signs or symptoms would you NOT expect to encounter in a patient with congestive heart failure?
A. hypertension and tachycardia
B. hypotension and flat jugular veins
C. the presence of rales in the lungs
D. trouble breathing while lying down
Answer: B. hypotension and flat jugular veins
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a. pressure dressing. b. tourniquet. c. bandage. d. ice pack.
The Smith family consists of father Bob, mother Betty, and three children. Hillcrest Clinic uses the family numbering system. If Bob's number is 01-1346, what is the number of his second-born child?
A) 01-1349 B) 02-1346 C) 03-1346 D) 04-1346
If the medical office specialist cannot find a CPT code in the medical practice management software, he or she should:
use the closest code. ask the physician for a different code. enter the new code into the database. call the insurance carrier for assistance.
Which of the following chronic conditions is characterized by progressive damage and eventual loss of articular cartilage (often called wear and tear arthritis)?
a. Lyme arthritis b. Osteoarthritis c. Rheumatoid arthritis d. Polyrheumatica arthritis