A cerebral _____ occurs when an artery ruptures and fills the cranium with blood, resulting in increased pressure within the cranium.
a. embolism
b. infarction
c. hemorrhage
d. thrombosis
c. hemorrhage
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Capital equipment includes all the following EXCEPT ________.
A. X-ray machines B. office furniture C. paper shredders D. examination tables
The cells of the respiratory mucosa are which type of cells?
a. Pseudostratified columnar b. Simple squamous c. Transitional d. Stratified
Pamela was diagnosed with stage II lung cancer with mets to the brain. The coder should assign codes:
A. C34.90, C79.31. B. C71.9, C34.90. C. C34.92, C79.31. D. C79.31, C34.92.
A 74-year-old woman is complaining of abdominal pain after falling down five stairs and hitting her abdomen and left hand on a mailbox at the bottom. She also states pain to her left wrist and right ankle, both of which show obvious deformity. She is alert and oriented, and her abdomen is free of bruising but is tender to the left upper and lower quadrant. Her vital signs are: pulse 132,
respirations 22, blood pressure 106/86, and SpO2 at 96 percent. Oxygen has been applied, and she is fully immobilized. Advanced life support has been requested and is 18 minutes away. What is your next action? A) Immobilize the wrist and ankle. B) Monitor the patient and wait for ALS assistance. C) Initiate immediate transport. D) Apply ice to the wrist and ankle.