Excision of a tonsil tag is reported with which ICD-9-CM procedure code?

Of all the following guidelines for palpation, which one do you think is the most important?

a. Make sure that your body is in a comfortable position as you palpate. b. Observe clients for pain responses, avoid endangerment sites, and do no harm. c. Work slowly but not so slowly that your overanalyze what you feel. d. Compare sides to check symmetry and gauge the qualities of the tissues.

What procedure can you perform to determine additional signs of carpal tunnel syndrome?

A) Ask the patient to extend his fingers forward for 60 seconds. B) Hold the patient's wrist in acute extension for 60 seconds. C) Ask the patient to gently wave his wrists for 60 seconds. D) Hold the patient's wrist in acute flexion for 60 seconds.