One of the original reasons for the ICD-9-CM was to classify patient morbidity (sickness) and ________ (death) statistics.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
mortality
ICD-9-CM was originally created for the classification of patient morbidity and mortality statistics and to provide access for medical research, education, and administration.
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Soon after you initiate postural drainage in a Trendelenburg position, the patient develops a vig-orous and productive cough. Which of the following actions would be appropriate at this time?
a. Maintain the drainage position while carefully watching the patient. b. Move the patient to the sitting position until the cough subsides. c. Stop the treatment at once and report the incident to the nurse. d. Drop the head of the bed farther and en-courage more coughing.
The major superficial veins in the arm are the ________ vein, which empties into the__________ vein, and the __________ vein, which empties into the ___________ vein.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Necrotizing fasciitis is caused by a
A) catalase-negative, gram-positive coccus that produces CAMP factor. B) catalase-positive, gram-positive coccus that produces coagulase. C) catalase-negative, gram-positive coccus that is susceptible to bacitracin. D) catalase-positive, gram-positive coccus that is resistant to novobiocin.
If you have difficulty calculating the drug dosage, you should refuse to give the drug
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