A pulse with an irregular rhythm is known as a(n) ________

a. thready pulse
b. unusual pulse
c. dysrhythmia
d. tachyrhythmia


c

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a. OSHA b. HIPAA c. First amendment d. COBRA

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A 62-year-old female with severe kyphosis fell and hit the back of her head, which is now oozing blood from a small laceration. Family members state that she suddenly complained of a "very bad headache" before collapsing to the kitchen floor. She has snoring respirations and cyanosis in the extremities. Which intervention should you perform first?

A) Apply a cervical collar B) Use a jaw-thrust maneuver C) Start positive pressure ventilation D) Cover the laceration

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With the use of an operating microscope, the surgeon performs a direct laryngoscopy for removal of a piece of a toothpick.

Identify the terms used to look up the code selection in the Alphabetic Index. Assign CPT codes to the case. If applicable, assign CPT/HCPCS Level II modifiers.

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Which of the following graphs would be best to use to display the number of discharges by medical service for the past year?

A. Histogram B. Bar Graph C. Line Graph D. Pie Chart

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