Topical application of a local anesthetic cream is an example of _____

Initial hospital observation care for one day with the evaluation and management of a patient including a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of high complexity with high severity problems

The physician spent 70-minutes in consult. A) 99217 B) 99218 C) 99220 D) 99224

During the primary assessment, how should you best determine the adequacy of a patient's breathing?

A) Determine the patient's mental status B) Compare the respirations and pulse rate C) Calculate the number of breaths per minute D) Examine the rise and fall of the chest