The following questions may require the use of an ICD-9-CM code book to select the correct answer.

Suture of the larynx is coded to procedure code __________

Your protocol reads: "O2 via NC prn if symptomatic for CP / SOB and SpO2 < 94%." To follow this order, you should do perform which action?

A) Call medical direction to administer oxygen if the pulse oximeter reading is greater than 94% B) Consider oxygen for a patient complaining of chest pain if the SpO2 is 92% C) Administer oxygen via face mask if the patient denies a complaint and has a pulse oximeter reading of 98% D) Administer oxygen through a nasal cannula at 3 liters per minute if the pulse oximeter reads 94%

A 56-year-old patient is in bed and unable to speak. Family members state that he had a stroke in the past and has been bedridden since then, but has always been able to talk, until a few hours ago when his speech became garbled. They also state that the last stroke left him paralyzed on his left side. Your assessment reveals that the patient is unable to speak, but has an open airway, adequate respirations, and a strong radial pulse. Additionally, you note that he is unable to move his right arm. Vital signs are within normal limits. What would be an appropriate step in the care on this patient?

A) Rapid transport to a stroke center B) Suction the mouth and then place an NPA C) Administer positive pressure ventilation D) Insert an oropharyngeal airway