
Which of the following maternal health conditions does not increase the possibility of a premature birth?
- Nutrition
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- Being overweight
Maternal nutrition, smoking, and high blood pressure can all increase the possibility of a premature birth.
Condition: A health-related situation.
What is the correct code for respiratory distress syndrome of a newborn?
- P22.0
- P22.1
- P22.8
- P22.9
P22.0 is used to code for respiratory distress syndrome of a newborn. P22.0: Index>syndrome>respiratory>distress>newborn.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
What does the abbreviation LBW stand for?
- Low baby weight
- Low birth weight
- Light baby weight
The abbreviation LBW stands for low birth weight.
Low Birth Weight (LBW): A baby born weighing less than 5 lb 8 oz, or 2,500 grams.
Which of the following is a common condition in a premature infant?
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Bleeding in the brain
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- All of these
Respiratory distress syndrome, bleeding in the brain, and patent ductus arteriosus are all common conditions in premature infants.
Condition: A health-related situation.
Chronic lung disease is also known as:
- apnea.
- bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
- respiratory distress syndrome.
- pulmonary ischemia.
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is also known as chronic lung disease.
Chronic: Long duration; continuing over a long period of time.
Which of the following is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in premature infants?
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Bleeding in the brain
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Intraventricular hemorrhage
Respiratory distress syndrome is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in premature infants.
Respiratory Disorder: A malfunction of the organ system relating to respiration.
What is the correct code for a patient with congenital pes planus of the right foot?
- Q66.50
- Q66.51
- Q66.52
- Q66.6
The correct code for congenital pes planus of the right foot is Q66.51. Q66.51: Index>talipes>planus>congenital>right.
Congenital: A condition existing at the time of birth.
What does the abbreviation PROM stand for?
- Premature rupture of membranes
- Premature rupture of mother
- Progressive rupture of membranes
- Progressive rupture of mother PROM is the abbreviation for premature rupture of membranes.
PROM is the abbreviation for premature rupture of membranes.
Prematurity: Birth occurring prior to the completion of 37 weeks gestation.
What is the correct code for a newborn with sepsis due to Staphylococcus aureus?
- P36.19
- P36.2
- P36.3
- P36.39
The correct code for a newborn with sepsis due to Staphylococcus aureus is P36.2. P36.2: Index>sepsis>newborn>due to>Staphylococcus>aureus.
Sepsis: Condition typified by two or more systemic responses to infection; a specified pathogen.
The well-baby encounter codes are influenced by the baby's:
- gender.
- age.
- weight.
- health conditions.
The age of the child influences which codes are reported for the well-baby encounter.
Which of the following is the correct term used for listening to the baby's heartbeat?
- Auscultation
- Palpation
- Percussion
- Spirometry
Auscultation is the term for listening to the baby's heartbeats, respiration, and intestinal sounds.
Subluxation: A partial dislocation.