Which of the following is TRUE regarding ostomy bags?
A) They divert urine from the patient's urinary bladder.
B) A common complication is a urinary tract infection.
C) They collect feces directly from the patient's colon.
D) They collect excess CSF from an intraventricular shunt.
C
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You and your partner are called to the home of an elderly woman complaining of shortness of breath. As you enter you notice a lit cigarette in the patient's hand and several empty cigarette packages on the table. She is sitting in the tripod position, and her lips are pursed as she is breathing. You suspect the patient has:
A) emphysema. B) chronic bronchitis. C) a cold. D) asthma.
Which of the following statements is MOST appropriate for Modifier 25?
A. E/M service is performed by the same physician who performed the previous surgery and performed for a different reason than the surgery B. E/M service is mandated by an outside agency, company, or organization C. E/M service performed on the same day as another procedure or service, or in conjunction by a physician who also performs a completely distinct, independent, noteworthy service or minor procedure on the same day D. E/M service results in the decision for a major surgical procedure to be performed less than 24 hours after the E/M service
Define the following abbreviations: FWB
The natural cessation of the menstrual cycle is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).