When a pathogen has infected multiple countries, this is referred to as (a[n]):
- epidemic.
- endemic.
- pandemic.
- nosocomial.
When a pathogen has infected multiple countries, this is called a pandemic.
Pathogen: An element, such as bacteria or virus, that may cause disease.
When a pathogen spreads within a small area, such as a community, this is referred to as (a[n]):
- epidemic.
- endemic.
- pandemic.
- nosocomial.
An endemic is when a pathogen spreads within a small area, such as a community.
Pathogen: An element, such as bacteria or virus, that may cause disease.
Which of the following is not a communicable disease?
- Meningitis
- Colitis
- Hepatitis A
- Rubeola
Colitis is inflammation of the colon and is not contagious.
Complication: An unexpected illness or other condition that develops as a result of a procedure, service, or treatment provided during the patient’s hospital stay.
What is the correct code for conjunctivitis due to herpes zoster?
- A21.1
- B30.2
- B02.31
- H10.9
The correct code for conjunctivitis due to herpes zoster is B02.31. B02.31: Index> conjunctivitis>in>herpes>zoster.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
When a pathogen spreads quickly and easily, infecting even those with healthy immune systems, it is known as (a[n]):
- epidemic.
- endemic.
- pandemic.
- nosocomial.
An epidemic is when a pathogen spreads quickly and easily, infecting even those with healthy immune systems.
Septicemia: Generalized infection spread through the body via the bloodstream; blood infection.
Which of the following terms describes a health care-acquired infection?
- Epidemic
- Endemic
- Pandemic
- Nosocomial
A health care–acquired infection is also called a nosocomial infection.
Hospital-acquired Conditions (HAC): A condition, illness, or injury contracted by the patient during his or her stay in an acute care facility; also known as a nosocomial condition.
Frank Longenine tested positive for HIV seven years ago. He has now begun showing signs and symptoms of the disease. Report his condition with code:
- R75.
- Z21.
- B20.
- Z20.6.
The code B20 is used to report symptomatic HIV. B20: Index>human>immunodeficiency virus.
Condition: A health-related situation.
Hailee Samuels has tested HIV positive but has no signs or symptoms. Report her diagnosis with code:
- Z71.7.
- R75.
- Z21.
- B20.
Z21 reports asymptomatic HIV-positive status. Z21: Index>HIV>asymptomatic status.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
Bruce is concerned he might have been exposed to HIV and comes to see Dr. Keels. This is Bruce's first office visit to discuss possible HIV exposure. What code is assigned?
- Z21
- B20
- B97.35
- Z20.6
Code Z20.6 is used to explain the reason for the health care encounter. Z20.6: Index>contact>HIV.
Sign: Objective evidence of a disease or condition.
Pneumocystosis is known to be a manifestation or co-morbidity of:
- tuberculosis.
- HIV.
- hepatitis.
- LTBI.
Pneumocystosis is a known manifestation of HIV.
Co-Morbidity: A separate condition or illness present in the same patient at the same time as another unrelated condition or illness.
Tuberculosis can infect the:
- lungs.
- brain.
- spinal cord.
- All of these
Tuberculosis can infect the lungs, brain, and spinal cord.
Tuberculosis: An infectious condition that causes small rounded swellings on mucous membranes throughout the body.
Staphylococcus aureus is what type of infection?
- Bacterial
- Fungal
- Parasitic
- Viral
Staphylococcus aureus is caused by bacteria.
Bacteremia: The presence of bacteria in the blood; an abnormal blood culture.
A MRSA carrier is coded as:
- Z22.321.
- Z22.322.
- A41.02.
- J15.212.
A MRSA carrier is coded as Z22.322. Z22.322: Index>carrier>staphylococci>methicillin resistant.
Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.
Halley, 1 year old, is diagnosed with toxoplasma myocarditis. Report this with code:
- B58.81.
- P37.0.
- B58.2.
- P37.2.
B58.81 is the correct code for toxoplasma myocarditis. B58.81: Index>myocarditis>in>toxoplasmosis.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
Rick is diagnosed with a fish tapeworm infection. How is this coded?
- B68.0
- B68.1
- B69.0
- B70.0
B70.0 is the code for a fish tapeworm infection. B70.0: Index>infestation>tapeworm>fish.
Sidney uses crutches because he had acute poliomyelitis when he was a child. His complete limb paralysis is a sequela of that condition. Report this with code(s):
- G82.21, B91.
- B91.
- G82.20.
- B91, G82.20.
The code G82.21, paraplegia, lower limbs, complete, is listed first, and the late effect B91 is listed second, acute poliomyelitis. G82.21: Index>paraplegia>complete. B91: Index>sequelae>poliomyelitis.
Acute: Severe; serious.
The correct code for the bubonic plague is:
- A20.0.
- A20.1.
- A20.2.
- A20.7.
The correct code for a patient with the bubonic plague is A20.0. A20.0: Index>plague>bubonic.
Expiration: The physical process of expulsing carbon dioxide.