Which of the following is NOT an important factor in selecting a medical professional? A.
cost
B.
accessibility
C.
location
D.
appearance

Darren was recently ticketed for speeding over 110 mph on the freeway. when the police officer stopped darren and asked him why he was going so fast, he replied that he was "king of the world." the month before this, darren felt sad and listless and had trouble getting up the energy to go to school. he probably suffers from:

Explain the purpose and function of the icd-10-pcs coding system, include reasons for the transition from icd-9 vol. 3.

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery