Case Studies—Digestive System Operative and Emergency Department Reports - Operative Report

Abstract from Documentation:
A. What method was used to remove the hemorrhoids?

B. Where the hemorrhoids internal or external?

C. How many columns or groups were documented?

D. Time to Code:


A. Excision
B. External
C. Three

D. Index:
Hemorrhoid, Excision—See Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy, External Complete
Code(s):
46250 Hemorrhoidectomy, external, two or more columns/groups

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A) Deeply suctioning the airway with a rigid tonsil-tip B) Applying high-concentration oxygen with a neonatal nonrebreather mask C) Encouraging family members to hold the infant D) Wrapping the infant in a blanket, covering his head, and keeping the temperature in the ambulance between 90°F and 100°F

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The nuclear cytoplasmic asynchronous morphology in megaloblastosis is best characterized by:

a. Nuclear immaturity with cytoplasmic maturity b. Nuclear maturity with cytoplasmic immaturity c. Nuclear maturity with abundant cytoplasm d. Normal nuclear and cytoplasmic maturity

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The postganglionic parasympathetic nerve endings release which of the following substances?

A. Norepinephrine B. Dopamine C. Acetylcholine D. Epinephrine

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Self-care deficit is a common nursing diagnosis when assessing the preoperative geriatric surgical patient

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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