The acronym NEC (not elsewhere classified) represents "other specified" when:
A) a condition hasn't been researched enough to be included in the classifications.
B) the coder must choose between two similar codes.
C) a specific code is not available for a condition.
D) this is the first year a condition has been included in the classifications.
C) a specific code is not available for a condition.
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Communities typically represent homogenous interests among a group of demographically similar individuals.
Which of the following statements is true?
a. Medical imaging personnel almost always receive equivalent doses that are close to the annual occupational effective dose limit. b. Medical imaging personnel always receive equivalent doses that are close to the annual occupational effective dose limit. c. Medical imaging personnel hardly ever receive equivalent doses that are close to the annual occupational effective dose limit. d. Medical imaging personnel absolutely never receive equivalent doses that are close to the annual occupational effective dose limit.
The mumps is a viral infection of which gland?
A. labial B. parotid C. submandibular D. palatine
Which of the following statements regarding breathing adequacy is correct?
A. Patients with a grossly irregular breathing pattern usually do not require assisted ventilation. B. The single most reliable sign of breathing adequacy in the adult is his or her respiratory rate. C. Patients breathing shallowly may require assisted ventilation despite a normal respiratory rate. D. A patient with slow respirations and adequate depth will experience an increase in minute volume.