Question 1

What does ambidextrous mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  That a person is right-handed 
B)  That a person is left-handed 
C)  That a person uses both hands equally 
D)  That a person has an amputated hand 
A)  That a person is right-handed 
B)  That a person is left-handed 
C)  That a person uses both hands equally 
D)  That a person has an amputated hand

Question 2

Which of the following codes are assigned for an adult patient with progressive spinal muscle atrophy and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  G12.20, F41.8 
B)  G12.21, F41.9 
C)  G12.22, F41.8 
D)  G12.29, F41.9 
A)  G12.20, F41.8 
B)  G12.21, F41.9 
C)  G12.22, F41.8 
D)  G12.29, F41.9

Question 3

What are the correct codes for a patient with primary central sleep apnea and MS?

Accepted Answer

A)  G47.30, G35 
B)  G47.31, G35 
C)  G47.32, G35.01 
D)  G47.39, G35.01 
A)  G47.30, G35 
B)  G47.31, G35 
C)  G47.32, G35.01 
D)  G47.39, G35.01

Question 4

What are the correct codes assigned for a patient with Fazio-Londe disease and vitamin E and K deficiencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  G12.1, E56.8 
B)  G12.1, E56.0, E56.1 
C)  G12.29, E56.0, E56.1 
D)  G12.29, E56.8 
E)  E56.1: Index>deficiency>vitamin K. 
A)  G12.1, E56.8 
B)  G12.1, E56.0, E56.1 
C)  G12.29, E56.0, E56.1 
D)  G12.29, E56.8 
E)  E56.1: Index>deficiency>vitamin K.

Question 5

Which nerves stimulate skeletal muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asomatic nerves 
B)  Somatic nerves 
C)  Vasopressin nerves 
D)  Vasomotor nerves 
A)  Asomatic nerves 
B)  Somatic nerves 
C)  Vasopressin nerves 
D)  Vasomotor nerves

Question 6

Which layer of the meninges contains a network of nerves and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arachnoid mater 
B)  Basal mater 
C)  Dura mater 
D)  Pia mater 
A)  Arachnoid mater 
B)  Basal mater 
C)  Dura mater 
D)  Pia mater

Question 7

What is the largest part of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cerebral cortex 
B)  The cerebrum 
C)  The cerebellum 
D)  The medulla oblongata 
A)  The cerebral cortex 
B)  The cerebrum 
C)  The cerebellum 
D)  The medulla oblongata

Question 8

Which cranial nerves are linked with vision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Olfactory nerves 
B)  Optic nerves 
C)  Oculomotor nerves 
D)  Trochlear nerves 
A)  Olfactory nerves 
B)  Optic nerves 
C)  Oculomotor nerves 
D)  Trochlear nerves

Question 9

What is the correct code assigned for a patient with an intractable abdominal migraine?

Accepted Answer

A)  G43.A0 
B)  G43.A1 
C)  G43.D0 
D)  G43.D1 
A)  G43.A0 
B)  G43.A1 
C)  G43.D0 
D)  G43.D1

Question 10

What is the correct code assigned for a patient with a cerebral infarction due to a thrombosis of the left carotid artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  I63.031 
B)  I63.032 
C)  I63.033 
D)  I63.039 
A)  I63.031 
B)  I63.032 
C)  I63.033 
D)  I63.039

Question 11

What is the correct code for a patient who is experiencing spastic hemiplegia on his left side?

Accepted Answer

A)  G81.10 
B)  G81.12 
C)  G81.13 
D)  G81.14 
A)  G81.10 
B)  G81.12 
C)  G81.13 
D)  G81.14

Question 12

Where in the documentation can a coder read about the patient's mental status?

Accepted Answer

A)  History of present illness 
B)  Glasgow Coma Scale 
C)  Physical exam 
D)  Stroke assessment 
A)  History of present illness 
B)  Glasgow Coma Scale 
C)  Physical exam 
D)  Stroke assessment

Question 13

What does the abbreviation ADLs stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activities of daily living 
B)  Adults with developmental limits 
C)  Activities to develop learning 
D)  Adults in daily life 
A)  Activities of daily living 
B)  Adults with developmental limits 
C)  Activities to develop learning 
D)  Adults in daily life

Question 14

A patient suffering from paralysis of the dominant right side of the body following a cerebral infarction is assigned which code?

Accepted Answer

A)  G81.0 
B)  G81.9 
C)  I69.351 
D)  I69.151 
A)  G81.0 
B)  G81.9 
C)  I69.351 
D)  I69.151

Question 15

Which layer of the meninges is the outermost?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arachnoid mater 
B)  Basal mater 
C)  Dura mater 
D)  Pia mater 
A)  Arachnoid mater 
B)  Basal mater 
C)  Dura mater 
D)  Pia mater

Question 16

A patient suffering from weakness of one side of the body has which condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemiplegia 
B)  Hemiparesis 
C)  Monoplegia 
D)  Monoparesis 
A)  Hemiplegia 
B)  Hemiparesis 
C)  Monoplegia 
D)  Monoparesis

Question 17

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  8 
C)  10 
D)  12 
A)  6 
B)  8 
C)  10 
D)  12

Question 18

The ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines direct the coder to do which of the following when coding for a weakened or paralyzed patient when there is no indication of the patient's dominant side?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the documentation states the patient's right side is affected, report as dominant. 
B)  If the documentation states the patient's right side is affected, report as nondominant. 
C)  If the documentation states the patient's left side is affected, report as dominant. 
D)  Query the physician to find out the dominant side. 
A)  If the documentation states the patient's right side is affected, report as dominant. 
B)  If the documentation states the patient's right side is affected, report as nondominant. 
C)  If the documentation states the patient's left side is affected, report as dominant. 
D)  Query the physician to find out the dominant side.

Question 19

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?

Accepted Answer

A)  16 
B)  22 
C)  28 
D)  31 
A)  16 
B)  22 
C)  28 
D)  31

Question 20

Which lobes process visual impulses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frontal lobes 
B)  Parietal lobes 
C)  Temporal lobes 
D)  Occipital lobes 
A)  Frontal lobes 
B)  Parietal lobes 
C)  Temporal lobes 
D)  Occipital lobes

Exam 9: Coding Nervous System Conditions

What does ambidextrous mean?

Which of the following codes are assigned for an adult patient with progressive spinal muscle atrophy and anxiety?

What are the correct codes for a patient with primary central sleep apnea and MS?

What are the correct codes assigned for a patient with Fazio-Londe disease and vitamin E and K deficiencies?

Which nerves stimulate skeletal muscle?

Which layer of the meninges contains a network of nerves and blood vessels?

What is the largest part of the brain?

Which cranial nerves are linked with vision?

What is the correct code assigned for a patient with an intractable abdominal migraine?

What is the correct code assigned for a patient with a cerebral infarction due to a thrombosis of the left carotid artery?

What is the correct code for a patient who is experiencing spastic hemiplegia on his left side?

Where in the documentation can a coder read about the patient's mental status?

What does the abbreviation ADLs stand for?

A patient suffering from paralysis of the dominant right side of the body following a cerebral infarction is assigned which code?

Which layer of the meninges is the outermost?

A patient suffering from weakness of one side of the body has which condition?

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

The ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines direct the coder to do which of the following when coding for a weakened or paralyzed patient when there is no indication of the patient's dominant side?

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?

Which lobes process visual impulses?

Introduction to Diagnostic Coding

Introduction to ICD-10-CM

General Guidelines and Notations

Coding Infectious Diseases

Coding Neoplasms

Coding Diseases of the Blood and Immune Mechanism

Coding Conditions of the Endocrine and Metabolic Systems

Coding Mental and Behavioral Disorders

Coding Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa

Coding Diseases of the Auditory System Ears

Coding Circulatory Conditions

Coding Respiratory Conditions

Coding Diseases of the Digestive System

Coding Diseases of the Integumentary System

Coding Muscular Conditions

Coding Skeletal Conditions

Coding Diseases of the Urinary System

Coding for Obstetrics and Gynecology

Coding Congenital and Pediatric Conditions

Coding Injuries, Poisonings, and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services

Hospital Inpatient Diagnosis Coding

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