A male patient who works in a steel fabricating plant has suffered a flash burn to his right arm and hand. What assessment fining would assist the EMT in determining that the burn is superficial and not partial thickness?
A. Strong radial pulse.
B. Absence of blisters .
C. Presence of pain.
D. Poor capillary refill.
Answer: B. Absence of blisters .
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list each modifier on the same line as the CPT code, separated by commas. repeat the CPT code and append each modifier as many times as necessary. attach a special report instead of using the modifiers. append modifier -99 to the basic procedure code and list the other modifiers as part of the description of service.
A medical chart that reports an exam involving at least nine organ systems or body areas would be documentation of a(n):
A) problem-focused exam. B) expanded problem-focused exam. C) detailed exam. D) comprehensive exam.
When assessing a patient's condition, which of the following scenarios would be considered critical trauma?
A) An elderly woman has fallen and has broken her collarbone. B) A 32-year-old man has cut his hand with a kitchen knife. C) A child has sustained a fracture of his femur. D) A teenager has fallen from a height of greater than 20 feet.