Which question is best asked when attempting to determine the degree of sensation in the hand of a patient who has an elbow injury?

A) "Do you have feeling in your hand?"
B) "Does your hand feel as though it is asleep?"
C) "Can you tell me which finger I am touching?"
D) "Can you tell me if you have paresthesia in your hand?"


C) "Can you tell me which finger I am touching?"

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An easy way to remember when an E code is required is ____. 

A. by noting "see" by a diagnosis code B. if the diagnosis makes you ask "How did that happen?" C. if the diagnosis makes you ask "Why did that occur?" D. by checking for any modifiers to the diagnosis E. when the patient does not have an illness or injury

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Who is the authority having jurisdiction?

A) The fire marshal of the state B) The legal counsel for the department C) The organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard D) The taxing body represented by the area

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_________ refers to the act or process of ensuring the entry in the record for both accuracy and authorship.

A. Timeliness B. Authentication C. Authorship D. Completeness

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