A pleural effusion that consists of air in the pleural cavity is also called a(n) _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
pneumothorax
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The legal term for improper care of a patient by a member of the health care team resulting in injury to the patient is:
A. malpractice. B. assault. C. battery. D. litigation.
A patient sample had a retic count of 5%. The patient's hematocrit was 25%. Normal hematocrit is 45%. What is the corrected reticulocyte count?
a. 3.50% b. 2.78% c. 5% d. 10%
Which of these documents recommended that EMS of the future should have the ability to identify and modify illness and injury risks, provide acute illness and injury care and follow-up, and contribute to treatment of chronic conditions and community health monitoring?
V codes and E codes currently in ICD-9-CM appear in ICD-10-CM with codes that also begin with "V" and "E" respectively.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)