The following questions may require the use of an ICD-9-CM code book to select the correct answer.
Rhinoscopy is coded to procedure code _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
21.21
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The stress management technique of controlled breathing works by:
A) reducing adrenaline levels. B) increasing blood pressure. C) increasing ACTH levels. D) speeding digestion.
Your elderly patient has been struck by a car and you suspect serious internal bleeding. Her pulse rate is steady at 80, and her respirations are shallow. She tells you that she takes beta blockers for hypertension. What should you suspect?
A) There is a decreased response of the sympathetic nervous system. B) You are likely mistaken about the internal bleeding. C) She has a strong and healthy heart which is compensating. D) She has fractures of several bones, including femur and hip.
An injured forearm, shoulder, clavicle, or scapula should be cradled in a sling:
a. with the splinted extremity elevated at the level of the clavicle. b. with its weight evenly distributed. c. at a 45-degree angle to the chest. d. at the same level as the elbow.
When filling out a prescription, what does the signature (sig) mean?
a. Doctor's signature b. Gives directions to the patient c. Name and quantity of ingredients d. None of the above