Discuss the organization of the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries from the chapter level to the fifth-digit level


Each chapter is divided into sections. Sections are divided into three-digit codes known as "category codes," which may be divided into a subcategory or four-digit codes. At times, codes are further divided into a subclassification or five-digit codes.

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________ is a private nonprofit organization that encourages high standards of medical care and also accredits institutions who meet strict guidelines.

A. Health and Human Services B. The Joint Commission C. The Board of Medical Examiners D. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Which of the following can be correctly noted as a chief complaint?

A) The patient was confused. B) The patient stated that she felt sick. C) The patient was found sitting in the driver's seat of a full-size sedan. D) The patient had a respiratory rate of 44.

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Which of the following would you not recommend to reduce the risk of SIDS? 

A. Do not drink, smoke, or take drugs when pregnant B. Use a firm crib mattress and keep toys, pillows, and bumper pads out of the crib C. Put the infant to sleep on his stomach D. Breast-feed whenever possible E. Do not let the baby sleep in an adult bed

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Infected sputum from a bronchitis patient may be:

A) Yellow B) Green C) Gray D) Tan E) All of the above

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