A physician has diagnosed a patient with hyperthyroidism. This diagnosis relates to which of the following body systems?

a. Cardiovascular
b. Endocrine
c. Gastrointestinal
d. Genitourinary


Answer: b. Endocrine

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You are instructing an OEC class on how to assist an ALS provider with defibrillation. Which of the following statements correctly identifies pad placement?

a. "The negative pad is placed on the upper right chest beneath the clavicle on the mid-clavicular line, whereas the positive pad is placed about 2–3 inches beneath the left nipple and 3–4 inches along the anterior axillary line." b. "The positive pad is placed over the left precordium, and the negative pad is placed on the back between the shoulder blades." c. "The negative pad is placed on the upper left chest at the clavicle along the anterior axillary line, whereas the positive pad is placed about 4 inches over the left nipple along the mid-clavicular line." d. "The positive pad is placed about 2–3 inches above the right nipple, and the negative pad is placed between the shoulder blades."

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What does the term "present on admission" mean?

A. The diagnosis or diagnoses for which a patient has been admitted to an inpatient facility B. A clinical situation in which both a physician and an NPP have participated in the performance of one E/M service; must meet all incident-to requirements C. A billing phrase used by CMS to help identify, report, and appropriately bill incidental clinical, medical, or professional services performed by an NPP that are integral to the physician's overall care of the patient D. The numeric codes that identify the specific settings in which the E/M services occurred

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Campylobacter species can grow at 4°C and 42°C. This organism is categorized as a

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