Which hemodynamic meausrement would be most increased when a pulmonary embolism is present?
a. LVSWI c. PCWP
b. mean pulmonary pressure d. SVR
b. mean pulmonary pressure
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A) Glasgow Coma Scale B) AVPU C) Pulse pressure D) Primary Assessment Score
Which of the following should be part of performing a Hemoccult® test?
A. Place a sample of stool on a glass slide B. Instruct the patient that only one specimen is necessary C. After the first specimen, instruct the patient on how to collect two additional samples D. After the rectal examination, dispose of soiled materials in the garbage can E. Use a peroxide-based fecal occult blood test
The Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) is a data set that is used by Medicare for both payment and quality improvement purposes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The following questions will require the use of the ICD-9-CM code book to select the proper answer. A scan showed an abscessed appendix. It was determined that the appendix should not be removed but drained instead to relieve the abscess. This procedure would be coded to which procedure code?
A) 47.91 B) 48.29 C) 47.2 D) 47.09