The second character of an ICD-10 code is always:
a. alpha.
b. numeric.
c. alphanumeric.
d. None of the above
Answer: b
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A) Cardiovascular B) Respiratory C) Central nervous D) Endocrine
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A) the heart's force of contraction is reduced (contractility is diminished). B) the pressure in the system against which the heart must pump is increased (afterload is increased). C) less blood fills his heart with each contraction (preload is diminished). D) All of the above are true.
When talking to the hospital on your radio, the communication goes through a high-powered radio called the:
A) portable radio. B) receiver radio. C) terminal radio. D) base station radio.
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A) Continue care and transport B) Start positive pressure ventilation C) Perform abdominal thrusts D) Place the patient supine and suction his airway