You are by the side of a 2-year-old male whose mother states he has a cough that has slowly worsened over the past three days. The patient's airway is patent and respirations labored. Intercostal retractions are accompanied by stridorous respirations. His skin is very warm to the touch. Vital signs are as follows: pulse, 152 beats/min; respirations, 28 breaths/min; SpO2, 97%; and temperature, 100.3°F. Breath sounds are clear and equal. Based on this presentation, you would suspect and treat the patient for:
A) Asthma
B) Bronchiolitis
C) Foreign body airway obstruction
D) Croup
D) Croup
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You have been called to aid a 32-year-old male patient who fell down a flight of stairs. The patient is walking toward you and states that he would like to be looked at because his shoulder and lower back hurt. You immediately apply in-line manual cervical stabilization and your partner examines his back, which reveals no sign of injury. How should you immobilize this patient?
a. Place a cervical collar on the patient, place a long spine board behind him, and then lower him to the ground. b. Have the patient lie down on the ground and immobilize him in the usual fashion. c. Place a long board on a stretcher and carefully assist the patient onto the long board. d. Place a cervical collar on the patient and then transfer him to a stretcher.
The statement "fibrous material of the breast tissue" would likely be found in the _____ report
A. imaging B. pathology C. consultation D. laboratory
The physician provides counseling for a healthy 17-year-old female patient who has experienced interest in becoming sexually active with her boyfriend. Safe sex practices and abstinence are discussed during this 10-minute visit. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
A. 99386 B. 99401 C. 99406 D. 99411
Which of the following is private insurance to supplement Medicare benefits for payment of the deductible, co-payment, and coinsurance?
companion plan private plan medigap plan commercial plan government plan