What is the primary reason bolsters are used with retention sutures?
a. to facilitate easy postop suture removal
b. to prevent sutures from cutting into the skin
c. to stabilize heavy dressings without use of tape
d. to prevent dressings from touching the suture line
b
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Which of the following levels of overall medical decision-making complexity reflects a higher, but not excessive, amount of complexity facing the physician performing the E/M service?
a. High complexity b. Low complexity c. Straightforward complexity d. Moderate complexity
Which legislation outlines patients' rights to health care?
A) HIPAA B) OSHA C) Advance directive D) none of the above
Instructional notes are used in Volume 1 to:
A. define terms. B. provide coding instructions. C. provide fifth-digit information. D. all of the above.
JCAHO stands for:
A) Joint Committee on Accredited Homes. B) Joint Committee on Accrediting of Health Organizations. C) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. D) Joint Commission on Accredited Health Professionals. E) None of the above