Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions

Open fracture of shaft of femur


821.11

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You have been called to a local day care for a sick child. On scene, panicked day care workers inform you that the 4-year-old child was lethargic all morning and wanted to sleep. After resting for several minutes, she began to "shake all over." This lasted for approximately 30 seconds. Your assessment reveals her to be responsive to painful stimuli and breathing adequately. Her airway is open and

her radial pulse is strong and bounding. Her skin is hot and moist to the touch with no signs of cyanosis. You are told that she has no medical history. En route to the hospital, the patient's mental status improves. Based on this presentation and information, you assume that the seizure occurred secondary to: A) hypoxia. B) fever. C) hypoglycemia. D) altered mental status.

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The category of individuals who would be eligible for Medicaid services but have too much money is known as the __________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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The question "What would you do if you had chest pain?" represents which of the following methods of patient data collection?  

A.  Asking closed-ended questions B.  Asking open-ended questions C.  Asking hypothetical questions D.  Challenging the patient E.  Asking leading questions

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Which of the following is an example of a long-term goal (also called discharge goal)?

A. The client will be able to dress self with a simple pullover shirt with no fasteners. B. The client will be able to button and unbutton an article of clothing. C. The client will be able to tie a pair of shoes. D. The client will be able to dress independently. E. The client will be able to put on and remove slacks.

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