Which of the following is an acute, emergent condition of compression of neural and vascular structures, usually occurring in the upper and lower extremities following traumatic fractures?

a. avascular necrosis
b. compartmental syndrome
c. delayed union
d. malunion

b

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Which of the following best defines an incident to service?

a. A billing phrase used by CMS to help identify, report, and appropriately bill incidental clinical, medical, or professional services performed by an NPP when those services are integral to the physician's overall care of the patient b. The term used to describe a clinical situation in which both a physician and an NPP have participated in the performance of one E/M service c. The term that represents a specific episode of healthcare service as determined by the category of provided service d. Prescribed medication or drugs, which must be monitored and controlled by the prescribing physician or NPP during the course of treatment

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Which of the following is the CORRECT treatment for a patient of sexual assault?

A) Treat immediate life threats, treat psychological needs, and protect criminal evidence. B) Maintain scene safety and treat only the secondary injuries. C) Treat immediate life threats but don't worry about protecting criminal evidence. D) Allow the patient to shower to support her psychological needs, and transport.

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