_______________ codes identify encounters for reasons other than illness or injury and can be used either as a primary code for an encounter or as an additional code.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: V
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A young female patient involved in a motor vehicle collision responds to painful stimuli by extending her arms and legs. Her airway is open and breathing shallow and irregular. A radial pulse that is moderate in strength is palpated. Her pulse is 64 beats per minute, respirations are 8, and blood pressure is 210/110 mmHg with an SpO2 90%. She has noted deformity to her forehead and a left pupil
that is dilated and does not respond to light. Manual in-line stabilization is being held by Emergency Medial Responders (EMR). At this time, the EMT's priority action is to: A) apply a nonrebreather face mask with high-concentration oxygen. B) start positive pressure ventilation at 20 breaths per minute. C) perform the secondary assessment to identify additional injuries. D) apply a cervical collar and transfer to the stretcher for immediate transport.
If the operator asks for the assistant to provide an instrument to check the occlusion of a finished amalgam, which item would the assistant most likely hand the operator?
wax bite carver articulating paper/holder burnisher
After the health history, baseline measurements, and vital signs are done, you should do all but which of the following?
A) Thank the patient for his or her cooperation. B) Indicate to the patient what will happen next. C) Ask if the patient has any questions. D) Perform the review of systems.
Which of the following is a public health effort?
A. Sewage systems B. Farmers' markets C. Low-cost insurance D. None of the above