Patient with acute and chronic appendicitis undergoes a laparoscopic total appendectomy. ICD-10-CM  code(s): [BLANK-1] ICD-10-PCS code(s): [BLANK-2]

A client presents with persistently uncontrolled hypertension. The nurse informs the client’s spouse that one of the consequences of prolonged raised blood pressure is a weakened area in the wall of the cerebral artery, located on the circle of Willis. Which condition fits the nurse’s description?

Asymptomatic 39-year-old female with family history of breast cancer is seen today for routine mammogram (screening for malignant neoplasm of breast). Provide the first-listed ICD-10-CM code ONLY.  [BLANK-1]

Genetically programmed cell death is a process that can destroy cells that are no longer needed. Which term applies to this biological process?

The nurse is providing care for a client who recently had a skin lesion surgically removed. Which information in the histology report indicates the lesion is malignant?

During fertilization, each parent contributes to the DNA being passed on to the offspring. Which genetic expression in the offspring is validation of the genetic contribution by a parent?

The process by which people experience pain occurs in four phases. Which is the first phase, which converts painful stimuli into neuronal impulses?

Mr. Hood suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome and underwent a carpal tunnel release procedure in the hospital’s Day Surgery Center.  The patient had never had surgery before, and this procedure was uneventful.   While in Recovery, Mr. Hood complained of “heartburn” and was admitted to the Observation unit.  When the symptoms did not resolve, the patient was admitted to the hospital.  He stayed for three days.  Final discharge diagnosis: “Atherosclerotic heart disease with angina.  GERD ruled out.” What is the Principal diagnosis for the inpatient admission?

Open left femoral-popliteal artery bypass using cadaver vein graft. Provide the ICD-10-PCS code. [BLANK-1]

42-year-old female patient with GERD undergoes an EGD with biopsy of middle esophagus. ICD-10-CM code: [BLANK-1] ICD-10-PCS code: [BLANK-2]