Tissue hypoxia due to a chest injury can result from all of the following EXCEPT:
A) pleural irritation and friction rub. B) pump failure from cardiac tamponade.
C) hypovolemia from blood loss. D) ventilation/perfusion mismatch.
A
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A) Loose flap of skin torn on her left arm B) Torn skin with an underlying fracture C) Bruised skin with a portion of bone protruding D) Long and deep laceration with moderate bleeding
Under what circumstances are you required to add a patient's employer information in order for a claim to be paid?
A. When they are the insurance subscriber B. When they are employed by your office C. When the referring physician requests it D. When it is a worker's compensation case
Code range F01-F99 is reported in which chapter of ICD-10-CM?
a. Neoplasm b. Diseases of the Circulatory System c. Mental and Behavioral Disorders d. Diseases of the Respiratory System
Which of the following describes alphabetic filing systems?
A) A master patient index is required. B) Files expand at an even rate. C) Record security is high. D) Changed patient names are cross-referenced.