Which of the following questions would best help you determine if the pathology of a patient's complaint has been progressing?
A) "On a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the worst pain possible, how would you have rated the pain when it started? How would you rate the pain now?"
B) "When did your pain first start?"
C) "Have you ever felt this pain before?"
D) "On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the worst pain possible, how would you rate this pain?"
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What statement accurately describes multisystem trauma?
A) Multisystem trauma is the leading cause of death for those over the age of 65 years. B) The multisystem trauma patient is less likely to develop shock if otherwise healthy. C) Multisystem trauma has a noted higher incidence of morbidity and mortality. D) The definitive care for multisystem trauma is cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Discharge summary documentation must include
A. a detailed history of the patient. B. a note from social services or discharge planning. C. significant findings during hospitalization. D. correct codes for significant procedures.
The part of the handpiece that attaches to the power source is the ____________
a. working end b. head c. shank d. connection end
What is the correct code for a patient with a contusion of the right hand, initial encounter?
A. S60.222D B. S60.222A C. S60.221A D. S60.221D