Chapter 15 of the ICD-9-CM classifies conditions originating in the perinatal period. Define the term perinatal period


The perinatal period is the period of time before birth, which can include the time of delivery and up to 28 days after birth.

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Which of the following is true of peripheral cyanosis?

a. Reliable indicator of tissue hypoxia. b. Develops early in patients with anemia. c. Develops late in patients with polycythe-mia. d. Sign of inadequate tissue perfusion.

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A physician is undergoing professional peer review related to an incident of fraud in his practice. Which federal law requires that professional peer review action be taken in this case and also limits the damages for the professional review?

A. Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act C. Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank Act D. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act E. Health Care Quality Improvement Act

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Identify the symptoms of schizophrenia

What will be an ideal response?

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When storing patient records on a computer hard drive, you should also 

A. save and store the original paper files. B. give the original files to the patient. C. store the information in a backup system. D. throw the original files in the trash.

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