Utilization review is described as a(n) _____
A) combination of activities aimed at loss prevention
B) legally unenforceable system that increases lawsuits
C) optional process to be implemented by healthcare facilities
D) required component of Joint Commission accreditation
D
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The uvula is part of the:
A. soft palate B. hard palate C. tongue D. gum line
Which of the following statements is false when describing an extensive nasal polyp excision?? A)?The polyp's shape can be very irregular and make the polyp more difficult to remove
B)?The number of polyps present may require more skill and effort for removal, therefore making the excision more extensive. C)?The physician should document that the removal was extensive and describe the excision to justify the selection of the extensive code. D)?The CPT manual does not differentiate between simple or extensive nasal polyp excisions.
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle crash in which a small passenger car struck a power pole at a high rate of speed. As you size up the scene, you can see that the driver is severely entrapped in his car and is screaming in pain. The fire department is en route to the scene with extrication equipment. You should:
A) stay away from the car until the absence of any utility hazards is confirmed. B) make initial contact with the patient and manually stabilize his head in place. C) attempt to move any power lines away from the car with a long tree branch. D) carefully search in and around the car to ensure that there is only one patient.