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rlane42

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The physician sees the patient in a hospital for a mild traumatic head injury and the physician collects history from the family members because the patient having difficulty remembering the events surrounding the injury, and also having difficulty maintaining consciousness. The physician orders an EEG and X-rays, and discusses the radiology results with the physician who performed the diagnostic tests. Diagnosis is probable grade II concussion. What is the overall level of medical decision making?
 
  A. Straightforward
  B. Low
  C. Moderate
  D. High

Question 2

Which of the following BEST defines a positive bone scan?
 
  A. The oxygen and carbon dioxide content of the blood as measured in diagnostic laboratory tests
  B. A percutaneous surgical procedure that utilizes fluoroscopic radiologic guidance and is used to repair collapsed or fractured vertebrae
  C. A specific kind of diagnostic test that utilizes X-rays to measure the calcium content in the bone, often in the lumbar region of the back
  D. Diagnostic test requiring a small amount of blood to determine the components within the patient's blood


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lkoler

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


rlane42

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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