A 19-year-old male was assaulted and has trauma to multiple body systems. After performing your primary assessment and treating any immediate life-threatening injuries, you should:
A: transport at once and intercept with ALS.
B: obtain a full set of baseline vital signs.
C: fully immobilize his spine and transport.
D: perform a rapid head-to-toe assessment.
Answer: D: perform a rapid head-to-toe assessment.
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Differences in codes for the chapters on Congenital Malformations, Deformations, and Chromosomal Abnormalities between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM include all but which of the following?
A) Codes for reduction defects of the limbs are significantly restructured. B) Codes for chromosomal abnormalities now identify the specific genetic abnormality. C) Extensive numbers of laterality codes have been added. D) Codes for cleft palate are divided by anatomic site.
The _____________________________ is a professional association that promotes improved correctional standards and offers voluntary accreditation for all components of adult and juvenile corrections.?
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