The Cardiac Skeleton of the Heart Functions to

question 14

Multiple Choice

The cardiac skeleton of the heart functions to

• A) physically isolate the muscle fibers of the atria from those of the ventricles.
• B) maintain the normal shape of the heart.
• C) help distribute the forces of cardiac contraction.
• D) A and C only
• E) all of the above

Understand the basics of medical coding including the significance of diagnosis codes.

Identify the correct use of seventh character in coding to denote sequela.

Comprehend the purpose of diagnosis codes in healthcare.

Assign correct external cause codes for incidents.

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Definitions:

Holland's Personality Types

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Artistic

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Realistic

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