Entries in the CPT manual are designed to save space. How is this accomplished?
What will be an ideal response?
Semicolons are used in the code description. The first code and its corresponding definition is listed complete. However, the stem of the entry ends with the semicolon. Each associated code entry that follows is indented and the description prior to the semicolon from the first entry is not repeated; only what is different is listed.
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a. scavenger unit b. full-mouth mask c. clear nosepiece d. none of the above
While you are teaching a public awareness class about stroke, a participant asks you if all patients with stroke are paralyzed on one side of their bodies. Your reply would be:
A) "Yes. Both the arm and the leg must be paralyzed for the health professional to recognize a stroke." B) "No. Some patients suffering stroke will show no signs or symptoms, but all still must be evaluated." C) "Yes. To be diagnosed with a stroke, the arm and/or the leg must be very weak and paralyzed." D) "No. Some stroke patients may have only slight weakness to one side of their bodies."
Ian because ofA 19-year-old male visits his physic a persistent cough and progressive fatigue over the past month. Physical examination reveals prominent lymphadenopathy. Laboratory analysis reveals a WBC count of 20 x 109/L with 23% reactive lymphocytes
Patient serum is positive for both IgG and IgM antibodies against EBV. Based on this information, from what is the patient most likely suffering? a. Hodgkin lymphoma b. Reactive leukocytosis c. Infectious mononucleosis d. Malaria
Because you are providing healthcare, if not provided, it is considered appropriate to ask a Native American what their tribal name is so that you can address them correctly
a. True b. False