Rosalia Is Trying to Code Out a Surgery Note, but the Handwriting

question 56

Multiple Choice

Rosalia is trying to code out a surgery note, but the handwriting is very poor, and the terms look very much the same. Which statement makes sense? (Hint: Understanding the suffixes will help you answer this question. Assume that Mrs. Horton had a surgery procedure performed.)

• A) Mrs. Horton was admitted with cholecystitis. A cholelithiasis was performed.
• B) Mrs. Horton was admitted with cholecystitis. A colitis was performed.
• C) Mrs. Horton was admitted with colitis. A cholecystitis was performed.
• D) Mrs. Horton was admitted with cholecystitis. A cholecystectomy was performed.

---

Definitions:

Deferred Liability

A liability that is recorded on the balance sheet and represents a future obligation to pay, such as taxes payable in the future.

Contingent Liability

A possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the company's control.

Possible Obligation

A potential future outflow of resources embodying economic benefits, arising from past events, whose existence will be confirmed only by uncertain future events.

Uncertain Future Event

A potential occurrence or situation whose outcome cannot be predicted with certainty, often impacting planning and decision-making.