A 36-year-old male was accidentally shot with a nail gun into the chest. You see the nail, which protrudes about 2 to 3 centimeters from the thorax, when you visualize the injury site. Under which of the following circumstances should you remove the nail from the injury site?
A) The patient develops a tension pneumothorax.
B) The patient begins to complain of shortness of breath.
C) Bleeding from the patient's wound is minimal.
D) None of the above
D
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Oxygen can be delivered more effectively by orotracheal intubation because:
A) a higher liter flow of oxygen can be used. B) an air-tight seal can be made with the face mask of the BVM. C) oxygen can be ventilated directly into the lungs. D) a lower liter flow of oxygen can be used.
Which of the following is the most accurate way to obtain a pulse?
A. Count for one full minute. B. Count for 30 seconds and multiply result by two. C. Count for 15 seconds and multiply result by four. D. Look at the resident’s past pulse rates and then decide on the method.
A medical office specialist can find clinical examples for documenting medical necessity in the:
CPT Index. CPT Appendix A. CPT Appendix C. CPT Guidelines.
If you work in a doctor's office, a clinic, or a similar setting, what should you consider obtaining to demonstrate your ability?
A) Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) certification B) Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) certification C) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification D) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification