When intubating a patient, you note a leaf-shaped structure that covers the opening of the larynx. You recognize that it is which one of the following structures?
A) Esophagus
B) Vallecula
C) Cricoid cartilage
D) Epiglottis
D
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You have been called for an elderly male patient who suddenly collapsed. On scene you find an 82-year-old man lying on the garage floor. Assessment reveals him to be unresponsive and not breathing. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
A) Determine the "down time." B) Apply the AED. C) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation. D) Check for a carotid pulse.
Contracture of tendon sheath of the right hand muscle is reported with code ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Critical-care service of 80 minutes would be reported with codes 99291 and ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A payer's decision regarding whether to pay, deny, or partially pay a claim is called
A. adjudication. B. evaluation. C. utilization. D. determination.