Which of the following is NOT one of the considerations to remember when treating the geriatric trauma patient?
a. organ systems may not function as effectively as young adults
b. there may be a chronic illness that complicates care
c. bones may fracture more easily with mechanism force
d. the overall decrease in peripheral vascular resistance
D
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A) adenoids. B) spleen. C) thymus. D) tonsils.
When maintaining a professional image, the medical assistant must:
A) discuss personal issues at work. B) participate in office gossip. C) conduct personal business during work hours. D) stay out of office politics.
The physician should code for ______________________________ if he does not want to await a path report confirming a diagnosis before filing a claim.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The ligaments that hold two bones in a fixed position are disrupted and the space between them increases.
A. luxation B. carpal tunnel syndrome C. diastasis D. cubital tunnel syndrome