Under the "surgical package" concept, a patient who is seen for cast removal weeks later following a fracture repair surgery can be charged for this post-operative service.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A patient has a white blood count of 35 ยด 109/L with a left shift. The leukocyte alkaline phosphatase stain is 220. Which of the following is most likely?
a. Severe bacterial infection b. Chronic myelogenous leukemia c. Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria d. Values normal
A chronic intermittent inflammatory disease of the joints due to scar tissue and bone atrophy is referred to as:
A. bursitis. B. osteoporosis. C. arthritis (osteoarthritis). D. rheumatoid arthritis.
When a patient's respirations are shallow:
A. carbon dioxide elimination is increased. B. oxygenation occurs more efficiently. C. chest rise will be easily noticeable. D. tidal volume is markedly reduced.
A common clinical finding in patients with hypo- or hyperglycemic crisis is:
A. an altered mental status. B. profound dehydration. C. diaphoresis and pale skin. D. rapid and shallow breathing.