Your elderly patient has been struck by a car and you suspect serious internal bleeding. Her pulse rate is steady at 80, and her respirations are shallow. She tells you that she takes beta blockers for hypertension. What should you suspect?
A) There is a decreased response of the sympathetic nervous system.
B) You are likely mistaken about the internal bleeding.
C) She has a strong and healthy heart which is compensating.
D) She has fractures of several bones, including femur and hip.
Answer: A
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The AEMT correctly defines a multiple-casualty incident (MCI) when he states:
A) "It is any event that places an excessive demand on rescue personnel and equipment." B) "It occurs any time that five or more people are injured and require transport to different hospitals." C) "It occurs any time the incident requires the medical director to leave the hospital and direct activities on-scene." D) "It occurs when the number of patients requiring care is greater than 10."
A 67-year-old male patient with severe systemic disease was taken to the surgical suite for a pars plana approach vitrectomy. What is the appropriate code to use for anesthesia services?
A. 00145-P3 B. 00147-P3 C. 00140-P3 D. 00145-P2