Internal and external injuries are always coded the same
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
False
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A young female was thrown from a horse and is now confused. Assessment findings include an open airway, adequate breathing, and a strong radial pulse. Her vital signs are normal. Which one of the following questions would be the most important to immediately ask her mother, who was riding with her?
A) "Does she have any medical problems?" B) "Are all of her immunizations up to date?" C) "Is she allergic to anything?" D) "Did she lose consciousness?"
Your patient has received blunt facial trauma due to an assault. For which of the following injuries should you maintain a high index of suspicion?
A) Airway obstruction B) Hypoxia due to aspiration of blood C) Basilar skull fracture D) Cervical spine trauma
Entries that require a seventh character extension are referred to as subcategories because it cannot be called a code until the extension is added
A) True B) False
In obtaining a medication history from a patient admitted for an acute exacerbation of asthma, which of the following information would you consider least important?
A. frequency of rescue inhaler usage B. use of generic vs. brand name medications C. patient understanding of controllers vs. relievers D. self-administration techniques