Dr. Jones examined Kathy Simpson in the office for complaints of abdominal pain that has lasted for 48 hours. There is tenderness in the lower right quadrant. Dr. Jones ordered a CBC to determine whether she has an elevated WBC and an abdominal ultrasound to rule out appendicitis or colitis. What is the diagnosis that should be coded for this?

CPT-4 codes are:

A) alphanumeric. B) three-digit numbers. C) five-digit numbers. D) three-digit numbers followed by a letter.

A newborn has a heart rate of 86 and regular, unlabored respirations at 40 . Cyanosis of the extremities is present. You should:

a. blow oxygen across the newborn's face. b. wait for 1 minute, then reassess the pulse to see whether it is increasing. c. begin chest compressions immediately. d. immediately begin positive-pressure ventilation with a bag-valve mask.