What Does the Physical Status Modifier Describe

question 49

Multiple Choice

What does the physical status modifier describe?

• A) The condition of the patient at the time anesthesia is administered.
• B) The patient had a complication and had to return to the operating room.
• C) The patient had a procedure performed on both sides of the body.
• D) The patient had more than one surgeon operating on him or her.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A brain region responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture, situated at the back of the brain near the brainstem.

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem, essential for connecting different parts of the brain and controlling functions like sleep and respiration.

Medulla

An essential part of the brainstem involved in regulating breathing, heart rate, and other autonomic functions.

Amygdala

A region of the brain that is involved in experiencing emotions, particularly fear, and storing emotional memories.