An external cause code is used when a patient has:

A. been poisoned.
B. an injury.
C. an adverse effect.
D. all of these


Answer: D

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a. a broad costal insertion on the inside of the posterior costal arch and floating ribs, a small insertion on the xiphoid process, and two long tendons called crura that insert along the vertebral bodies of the 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebrae. b. a broad costal insertion on the inside of the anterior costal arch and lower seven ribs, a small insertion on the xiphoid process, and two long tendons called crura that insert along the vertebral bodies of the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae. c. a narrow costal insertion on the bottom of the anterior costal arch and 7th rib, a small insertion on the coracoid process, and two long tendons called crura that insert along the vertebral bodies of the 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebrae. d. a broad costal insertion on the inside of the anterior costal arch and lower seven ribs, a small insertion on the xiphoid process, and two long tendons called crura that insert along the vertebral bodies of the 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebrae.

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Nephritis indicates what kind of infection?

A) Urinary tract B) Bladder C) Kidney D) Digestive

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HIPAA is the abbreviation of the:

a. Health Insurance Profitability and Accountability Act b. Health Insurance Probability and Accountability Act c. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act d. Health Insurance Protectability and Accountability Act

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Normal heart sounds are created primarily by which of the following?

a. Opening of the heart valves b. Rush of blood during systole c. Closing of the heart valves d. Electrical conduction in the heart

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