What is the final step in diagnosis coding when there is more than one diagnosis code?
A) assign the correct number of digits
B) review the instructional notes
C) sequence the codes in the correct order
D) verify the codes in the tabular list
Answer: C
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A) Kussmaul's respirations B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations C) Biot's respirations D) Agonal respirations
Jennifer's computer monitor is easily viewed by patients while they are sitting at her station. She notices that a patient is making an intent effort to read the information on the computer screen. The information concerns another patient that Jennifer had just talked with. What should Jennifer do?
A. Immediately shut down the computer. B. Immediately speak to the patient. C. Immediately switch to the current patient's screen. D. Immediately distract the patient from viewing the monitor. E. Put a piece of paper in front of the monitor.
A patient's ideal weight is based on their body type, ________, and health status
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Following delivery of a pulseless and apneic infant who has a foul odor, skin sloughing, and diffuse blistering, you should:
A. begin full resuscitation and transport. B. report the case to the medical examiner. C. provide emotional support to the mother. D. dry the infant off to stimulate breathing.