It takes 5 minutes for blood to clot normally
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: FALSE
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A) Ectopic pregnancy B) Pelvic inflammatory disease C) Menopause-related dysfunctional uterine bleeding D) Spontaneous abortion
Which of the following describes the proper application of an occlusive dressing for an open chest wound?
A) Trim the dressing so that it is the exact size of the wound. B) Tape the occlusive dressing on two sides only to create dual flaps for relief pressure build-up. C) Tape the dressing securely on three sides. D) Use a porous material such as a 4" by 4" gauze pad.
Which of the following signs has the potential for the most immediate life-threatening consequences?
a. Deformity of the femur b. An open fracture of the forearm c. Dislocation of two fingers d. Crepitus in the mid-humerus
The CDL provides the medical biller with __________________ language to use in itemized billing
a. appropriate b. medical c. diagnostic d. insurance