Match each of the following prefixes with their meaning:

A. between
B. outside
C. against
D. slow
E. around
F. without or lack of


A. inter
B. ecto
C. contra
D. brady
E. peri
F. a

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a. "When applying a bandage over a dressing, apply it very tightly so the bandage won't fall off." b. "If bleeding from a wound cannot be stopped initially with direct pressure, apply a bandage so you can take care of other injuries." c. "Leave the tips of the fingers or toes exposed when bandaging an arm or a leg so you can continue to assess CMS." d. "Place a bandage across the joint proximal to the wound because this helps control bleeding by applying pressure to the underlying blood vessels."

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Revenue code 018X  refers to Leave of Absence. The correct code for a Leave of Absence secondary to patient convenience is:

A. 0181. B. 0182. C. 0183. D. 0184.

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