b. percutaneous
c. via natural or artificial opening
d. external
Intracranial procedures
Which one of the following statements about the use of NIMS by a public safety agency is true?
A) It is federally mandated that all agencies use NIMS. B) Systems that do not use NIMS are not eligible for federal funding. C) Using NIMS ensures that each patient will be triaged appropriately. D) Only supervisory personnel must be trained in NIMS.
During an acute exacerbation of COPD, what is the role of IV methylprednisolone?
a. It accelerates recovery as noted in FEV1. b. It causes pulmonary edema due to reten-tion of water. c. It causes severe immunosuppression and worsens outcomes. d. It has been shown to have no effect.
Water regulates body temperature, lubricates joints, and carries nutrition and waste
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The fifth-character value in the Administrative section of ICD-10-PCS of 7 represents _____