A patient was admitted to the hospital following an automobile accident in which he suffered five closed fractured ribs on the right, which resulted in a right lung laceration. During hospitalization, the patient complained of chest pain. EKG was normal. The patient also complained of severe headaches. CT scan of the brain was negative. A chest tube was inserted for drainage, and the next day a
thoracotomy was performed to close the lung laceration. The principal diagnosis code is __________.
a. R07.89
b. R51
c. S22.41xA
d. S27.331A
d
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After manual spine motion restriction is established, it should never be released until:
A) Self-restriction is initiated B) The patient is secured on a stretcher C) All interventions are checked D) The patient has been assessed for additional injuries
Which organization's website does the textbook recommend as a reputable source for routine patient instructions?
A. Food and Drug Administration website B. National Institutes of Health Medline Plus website C. Both the Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health Medline Plus websites D. None of these
Higher kVp values will result in:
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A physician would prescribe an anticoagulant such as warfarin (Coumadin®) to a. reduce the effects of a seizure
b. induce temporary memory loss during surgery. c. prevent the formation of blood clots. d. prolong the effects of an anesthetic agent.