When a condition is described at the time of encounter/visit as "impending" or "threatened," assign a code for __________
a. an underlying condition if the index contains subterms "impending" or "threatened"
b. "impending" or "threatened" condition if unconfirmed
c. sign or symptom if documented as having occurred
d. the condition if it was documented as having occurred
d
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The difference between the mean arterial pressure (MAP) and intracranial pressure (ICP) is the:
A. cerebral perfusion pressure B. cerebral vascular resistance C. blood-brain barrier pressure D. jugular venous pressure
Which statement related to the pathophysiology of seizures is CORRECT?
A. A seizure occurs when the heart beats irregularly, causing a decreased amount of oxygen rich blood to reach the brain. B. A seizure occurs when there is a massive and uncoordinated electrical discharge in the brain. C. A seizure condition describes a muscle problem that causes the arms and legs to jerk. D. All seizures are caused by epilepsy, which describes a problem somewhere in the body.