A 19-year-old suspected of drinking a large quantity of alcohol is unresponsive and vomiting. Which of the following actions has the highest priority in the care of this patient?
A) Obtain a SAMPLE history.
B) Perform a head-to-toe assessment to search for injuries.
C) Apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask.
D) Turn him on his side and suction the airway.
D
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a. Ameloblastoma b. Ameloblastic fibroma c. Odontogenic myxoma d. Complex odontoma e. Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor
One thing that has remained consistent from the ICD-9 to the ICD-10 is:
a. five-digit coding. b. the first three digits are similar for similar diagnoses. c. code specificity. d. organization of the manual.
Certification and/or licensure to expose dental radiographs:
a. is regulated by individual state laws, which may vary. b. is not required in all states if one has accredited training. c. may or may not be regulated by the dentist/employer. d. is required by law in all fifty states and the District of Columbia.
John Zant was seen to determine his HIV status two weeks ago. He is returning today to be informed of his HIV test results. The test results are negative. The code(s) to use for this current encounter is (are) _____.
A. Z11.4 B. Z71.7 C. Z11.4, Z71.7 D. B20