If a congenital condition cannot be located in the Alphabetic Index by referencing the specific anomaly, which entry should the coder reference?

The traumatic condition that results in increased intrathoracic pressure, thus displacing the heart and trachea and collapsing the superior and inferior vena cava, is a:

A) massive hemothorax. B) pulmonary contusion. C) traumatic aortic rupture. D) tension pneumothorax.

It has been reported that two people have been shot in an alleyway. As you pull onto the scene, you see a police officer standing over a person with blood on his shirt and pants. In this situation, your first priority is?

A) Assessing the patient's airway for patency B) Determining the number of patients on scene C) Considering the need for additional resources D) Overall safety of the scene