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Chapter 15 - EYES - to complete

1-This condition occurs when the lining of the esophagus becomes inflamed. It is generally caused by an infection or irritation of the esophagus. What is the name of this condition? Mark one answer: Esophagitis Barrett's Esophagus Esophageal Varices Mallory-Weiss Tear 2-A pacemaker or pacing cardioverter-defibrillator that has pacing and sensing functions in three or more chambers of the heart is considered a: Mark one answer: Multiple Lead Dual Lead Single Lead Triple Lead 3. The...

Chapter 18 – LABORATORY 1. Tests in the Chemistry section of CPT® are what types of tests unless specified otherwise? Answer: Quantitative Rationale: The codes in the Chemistry section (82009-84999) identify how much of a substance is present in the specimen. According to the guidelines, “The examination is quantitative unless specified.” 2. What modifier must always be applied to Medicare claims for tests performed in a site with a CLIA Waived certificate? Answers: QW Rationale: ...

1. What are the reproductive glands that produce male hormones? a. Testes c. Spermatic Cord b. Vas Deferens d. Epididymis 2. What are the filtering units of the kidney called? a. Glomerulus c. Calyx b. Tubules d. Nephrons 3. What is the correct CPT® code for a percutaneous pyelostolithotomy with dilation and basket extraction measuring 1 cm? a. 50081 c. 50080 b. 50040 d. 50130 4. Left ureteral stent placement and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy or Lithotripsy (ESWL) of the left kid...

Musculoskeletal System Case 1 Operative Report Preoperative diagnosis: Comminuted left proximal humerus fracture Postoperative diagnosis: Comminuted left proximal humerus fracture Operative procedure: Open treatment of left proximal humerus. Anesthesia: General. Implants: DePuy Global fracture stem size 10 with a 48 x 15 humeral head. Indications: The patient is a 66-year-old female who sustained a severely comminuted proximal humerus fracture. The risk and benefits of the surgical proce...

Priorty Definition Deciding which needs or problems require immediate action and which ones could be delayed until later time because they are not urgent Guidelines for prioritizing  Nurse and client rank client’s needs  Priorities are classified as high, intermediate, or low  High priorities include life-threatening needs  Nonemergency and non–life-threatening needs are intermediate  Client needs not directly related to client’s illness or prognosis are low priorit...

1. What does contralateral mean? a. Affecting or originating in the opposite side. b. Pertaining to the same side of the body. c. Lateral contractions. d. Contractions occurring on opposite sides of the body. i 2. What is a parathyroidectomy? a. Removal of the bottom part of the thyroid. b. Removal of the upper part of the thyroid. c. Removal of glands on the posterior surface of the thyroid. d. Removal of glands beneath the thyroid. I 3. What is a laminotomy? a. Complete excision of...

Chapter 15 - EYES - to complete

1. An axillary view might be included in an x-ray of what part of the skeleton? Answer: Shoulder Rationale: The axillary view is an x-ray view taken of the shoulder. 2. Which anatomic position has the patient lying at an angle instead of lying flat or directly on their side? Answer: Oblique Rationale: The oblique position is a slanted position where the patient is lying at an angle that is neither prone nor supine 3. Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior halves? Answe...

Chapter 18 – LABORATORY 1. Tests in the Chemistry section of CPT® are what types of tests unless specified otherwise? Answer: Quantitative Rationale: The codes in the Chemistry section (82009-84999) identify how much of a substance is present in the specimen. According to the guidelines, “The examination is quantitative unless specified.” 2. What modifier must always be applied to Medicare claims for tests performed in a site with a CLIA Waived certificate? Answers: QW Rationale: ...