Diabetes
True or False: A patient is diabetic when they are asymptomatic but has two consecutive HbA1c ≥ 6.5% and /or a fasting glucose value ≥ 126 mg/dL
True
How many bones are in the average human body?
206
Pt with recent ECHO showing Hypokinesis, does that meet criteria for CHF?
Yes, Hypokinesis is a wall motion abnormality
What part of the body works like a pump?
Heart
Chest CT shows: blebs, bullae, “emphysematous changes”. What can you prompt the care team to document?
Emphysema J43.9
Once diagnosed with DM2, the patient continues to have the condition even if the A1c falls below 6.5%.
True
What is the strongest bone in the human body?
Femur
Pt with recent ECHO showing Grade 1 diastolic dysfunction. Does that meet criteria for CHF?
No, must be grade ll or greater diastolic dysfunction on echo
This organ is responsible for filtering blood to remove waste and extra water, creating urine
The kidney
What is considered a positive FEV1/FVC score?
<0.70
Name three diabetic complications
peripheral angiopathy
microalbuminuria
CKD
neuropathy
metabolic syndrome
Retinopathy
Skin ulcer
etc.
What disease is caused by vitamin C deficiency
Scurvy
Pt with recent ECHO showing aortic sclerosis. Does that meet criteria for CHF?
No, must be aortic stenosis. Sclerosis does not count.
What blood vessels take blood from the heart to the different parts of the body?
Arteries
BLANK is an umbrella term for a large group of disorders that cause fibrosis (scarring) of the lungs in the alveolar interstitium (space between air sacs and vessels that surround them)
Interstitial lung disease
Name four diabetic complications
peripheral angiopathy
microalbuminuria
CKD
neuropathy
metabolic syndrome
Retinopathy
Skin ulcer
etc.
What is the largest artery in the body?
Aorta
RVSP value >= 35 is consistent with?
Pulmonary HTN
The human body is made up of what percentage of water
60%
What is permanent dilatation of bronchi and bronchioles called?
Bronchiectasis
Suspect for HCC 37 if kidney, BLANK, or BLANK complications are involved (whether 38 is documented / suspected or not). What are the two missing complications?
Eye & Skin
If diabetes is documented, do not create a new suspect unless one of the 3 conditions above is or may be present.
What part of the human brain controls voluntary movements?
Cerebrum
Pt with recent ECHO showing concentric remodeling without LV hypertrophy. Does that meet criteria for CHF?
We received guidance that concentric remodeling without LV hypertrophy does not independently meet criteria for Stage B. So, moving forward, please do not suspect for Stage B based solely on concentric remodeling.
What is the largest human organ
The skin
Pt is prescribed supplemental oxygen for greater than 3 months. What HCC would you suspect for?
Chronic respiratory failure