Which of the following BEST defines a presenting problem of high severity?
A. A problem that may not require the presence of a physician, but is provided under the supervision of a physician
B. A problem that, if untreated, has a high risk of significant morbidity or mortality or an extreme, negative impact on the patient's health or ability to function
C. A problem that, if untreated, may lead to increased morbidity and may even significantly impact the patient's health or ability to function
D. A problem that has a specific course and is not chronic in nature, and is not likely to permanently impact the patient's long term health, and poses little risk of mortality without treatment
B
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a. Pericardium and San Jao b. Stomach only c. Small intestine only d. Urinary bladder only
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a. antiseizure medications. c. antidepressant medications. b. Parkinson's disease medications. d. bipolar disorder medications.
You have been called to an apartment for a child who is sick. As you approach the 4-year-old boy, you note that he is sitting upright in his mother's arms with his chin thrust forward. He has a sickly appearance and is drooling. His airway appears open and his breathing is adequate. His radial pulse is strong and his skin is hot to the touch. Which intervention would be most appropriate in the care of this patient first?
A) Suctioning secretions from the back of the airway B) Provision of supplemental oxygen via a nonrebreather mask C) Placement of an oropharyngeal airway D) Placing the boy supine for transport
When coding CPT procedures, an add-on code will describe ________.
A. surgical or other supplies that were used during a procedure B. medications used during a procedure C. special circumstances that apply to a procedure D. other procedures done in addition to a main procedure E. the type of anesthetic that was used during a procedure