Any delivery that varies from the definition of a normal delivery is considered "complicated" and requires coders to identify all the complications that occurred
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
True
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All of the following are signs of inadequate breathing in an infant EXCEPT:
A) cyanosis. B) use of accessory muscles. C) altered mental status. D) a respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute.
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When administering oxygen to a patient via a nasal cannula, the maximum LPM flow is:
A) 6 LPM. B) 2 LPM. C) 10 LPM. D) 4 LPM.
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When coding the removal of a bandage from the foot, the Index lists the first three characters of the code as:
a. 2W0 b. 2W3 c. 2W5 d. 2W6
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Immediately following delivery, which of the following findings would necessitate further assessment and potential treatment of the newborn?
A. Improving skin color B. Thirty-eight weeks' gestatio C. Adequate muscle tone D. Brown amniotic fluid
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