Which of the following is the tying off of a peripheral duct and is coded to procedure code 40.9?

A) transplantation of peripheral lymphatics
B) ligation of peripheral lymphatics
C) aspiration of peripheral lymphatics
D) reconstruction of peripheral lymphatics


B

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The respiratory therapist is conducting a patient interview. The main purpose of this interview is to:

a. review data with the patient. b. gather subjective data from the patient. c. gather objective data from the patient. d. fill out the history form or checklist.

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The health care practitioner who comes to the aid of an accident victim at the scene may not be held liable under which type of defense?

A. Assumption of risk B. Contributory negligence C. Emergency D. Tortfeasor release E. Denial

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Which of the following actions is against OSHA policies because it may result in a needlestick injury while performing venipuncture?

A. Placing an uncapped needle down on the table B. Jamming a used needle down into a full sharps container C. Engaging the engineering control upon withdrawal of the needle from the arm D. Keeping fingers out of the path of needle insertion

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