A patient who fell out of a tree has an open skull injury. What would be an appropriate way to describe and document this injury on the PCR?
A) Instability to the temporal region of the skull with no break in the overlying scalp
B) Crepitus to the back of the skull with a hematoma overlying the unstable area
C) Laceration to the top of the scalp with pain to the skull when palpated
D) Obvious deformity and instability to the right side of the skull with a laceration to the overlying scalp
D) Obvious deformity and instability to the right side of the skull with a laceration to the overlying scalp
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a. Pemphigoid b. Recurrent (secondary) herpes c. Recurrent aphthous ulcers d. Lichen planus e. Erythema multiforme
Meningoencephalitis due to Lyme disease:
Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses: A) A69.20. B) A69.29. C) A69.22. D) A69.21.
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of diminished mental capacity?
a. Substance abuse b. Side effects of over-the-counter drugs c. Malnutrition d. Side effects of prescription medications e. Hypothermia
Being aware and thoughtful about the needs of your patient describes the attribute of:
A. empathy. B. integrity. C. sympathy. D. patient advocacy.