A patient has suffered an abdominal evisceration. There is no evidence of spinal injury. How should you place the patient on the stretcher?

A) Semi-Fowler's, to promote adequate breathing
B) Prone, to maintain pressure on the abdomen
C) Lateral recumbent with legs extended
D) Supine, with knees flexed to his chest

D

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A. Medicare Accounts Organization. B. Medical Advantage Organization. C. Medical Accounts Organization. D. Medicare Advantage Organization.

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Which of the following is NOT collected through the UHDDS abstracting process?

A. Discharge date B. Principal diagnosis code C. Patient satisfaction D. Date of procedure

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