Question Correct Explanation
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Septal refers to a septum, a thin wall separating
two cavities or masses of softer tissue.
There are
many septums in the body, including the nose and heart.
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Retroperitoneal means having to do with the area
outside or behind the peritoneum, the
tissue that
lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen.
Retroperitoneal
abscess can be a potentially fatal complication of closed fracture of the
pelvis.
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Code 567.31* Psoas muscle abscess is an abscess
of one of the muscles of the lower
back (the
loin). There are two psoas muscles on each side of the back. The larger of the
two is
called the psoas major and the smaller the psoas minor.
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Peritoneal means having to do with the peritoneum
(the tissue that lines the abdominal wall
and covers
most of the organs in the abdomen). Peritonitis is an inflammation ('-itis') of
the
peritoneum.
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Class I An uncomplicated clinical situation
Class IV
Patient representing the most complex and higher-risk situation. (There is
no
mention of a
"life-threatening" problem in the text)
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Edentulism codes, Four categories are defined,
ranging from Class I to Class IV,
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Class I An uncomplicated clinical situation
Class IV
Patient representing the most complex and higher-risk situation.
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Edentulism means "Without teeth" It is
a complete loss of all natural teeth which can
substantially
reduce quality of life, self-image, and daily functioning.
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Long QT syndrome is a group of congenital and
acquired diseases in which the
electrocardiography
QT interval is longer than established measurements for and sex and
age. The
presence of long QT intervals are indicators for arrhythmias and sudden death.
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Erythromelalgia is a rare disorder characterized
by burning pain and warmth and redness
of the
extremities.