For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given
Lesions of brachial plexus
353.0
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Your patient is suffering from end-stage liver disease. In which of the following ways would impairment of the hematologic system most likely be evident?
A) Jaundice B) Polycythemia resulting in a florid appearance C) Vaso-occlusive crisis resulting in joint pain D) Leukocytosis
The blood collection tube containing EDTA is
yellow green red purple
A routine hand washing for medical asepsis should take ____ seconds
A) 10 B) 15 C) 30 D) 60
A 49-year-old male complains of acute chest discomfort. He is conscious but restless, and he is noticeably diaphoretic. As your partner is applying 100% oxygen, the patient hands you a bottle of nitroglycerin that was prescribed to him by his family physician. Prior to assisting the patient with his medication, you should:
A. ensure that the patient's heart rate is no greater than 100. B. ask the patient if he is currently experiencing a headache. C. assess his systolic BP to ensure that it is at least 100 mm Hg. D. ensure that he has taken up to 3 doses prior to your arrival.