Secondary malignancy means that the neoplasm has:
a. not spread to the organ.
b. spread to the organ.
c. stopped growing.
d. originated in another organ.
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Q. 2) Primary malignancy means that the neoplasm has:
a. not spread to the organ.
b. spread to the organ.
c. stopped growing.
d. originated in another organ.
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Q. 3) Malignant neoplasms are ____________ than benign neoplasms.
a. easier to code
b. more serious
c. simpler to treat
d. more often found on the skin
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Q. 4) The last three columns of the neoplasm table refer to _________________ neoplasms.
a. benign
b. cancerous
c. malignant
d. removable
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Q. 5) The first three columns of the neoplasm table refer to _________________ neoplasms.
a. benign
b. noncancerous
c. malignant
d. removable
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Q. 6) How many columns are in the neoplasm table?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
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Q. 7) The best way to choose the appropriate ICD-9-CM code for a neoplasm is to use the:
a. supplemental neoplasm guide.
b. Volume II table with neoplasm coding.
c. Volume I table with neoplasm coding.
d. alphabetic list under tumor.
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Q. 8) Chronic conditions develop:
a. over a prolonged period of time.
b. within 24 hours.
c. suddenly.
d. quickly.
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Q. 9) An abnormal growth or tumor is referred to as:
a. cellulites.
b. neoplasm.
c. dermatitis.
d. cellulose.
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Q. 10) Acute conditions:
a. come on over a prolonged period of time.
b. get progressively worse over time.
c. develop suddenly.
d. develop slowly.
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