When reviewing a patient's medical record, you read that he was injured in a fight and now has bilateral periorbital ecchymosis. What does he have?

A) Bruised cheekbones
B) Black eyes
C) Sprained ankles
D) Broken ribs


Answer: B

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A. lateral spine injury B. cranial injury C. cervical spine injury D. thoracic spine injury

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Imagine you are a medical insurance specialist; identify the impact your ability to prepare accurate, timely claims can have on the practice.

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