The ICD-9-CM was originally created for the classification of patient ________ (sickness) and mortality statistics and to provide access for medical research, education, and administration.

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morbidity

The original purposes of the ICD-9-CM were to classify patient morbidity and mortality statistics and to provide access for medical research, education, and administration.

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Proper use of a dry powder inhaler (DPI) requires that the patient be able to do which of the fol-lowing?

a. Generate inspiratory flows of 60 L/min or higher. b. Exhale forcibly through the device before drug delivery. c. Inhale slowly (<0.5 L/sec) and perform a breath-hold. d. Coordinate firing of the DPI with inspira-tion.

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One of the main themes of the PPACA was to create a program that would provide healthcare coverage for all Americans

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A mother calls and informs you that her son has a deep dog bite. Your response should be ____. 

A. "Your son needs immediate medical help." B. "I will leave a message for the physician." C. "As long as it is not bleeding, it is fine." D. "Call back if he is not feeling better tomorrow." E. "Put ice on the bite and apply a topical antibiotic."

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A(n) ________ ________ stain is used to identify bacteria that have a waxy cell wall, such as the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.  

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