When assigning E/M codes, what four elements must you know or have documented in order to assign the most accurate code level in addition to history, exam, and medical decision-making?
place of service
type of service
new or established patient
time spent
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The hepatitis B vaccine is made using:
A) Inactivated or killed vaccines. B) Biotechnology/genetic engineering techniques. C) Toxoid vaccines. D) Attenuated vaccines.
A(n) ____ policy involves simultaneous dispatch of the helicopter and the ground units based upon the dispatch information.
A. first-responder B. auto-launch C. rush-evacuation D. rush-activation
After preparing the ECG machine, you explained the procedure to Mrs. Thomas, connected the electrodes, and began the tracing, as shown in the picture. You rechecked the electrodes and they are all placed correctly. None of the wires are loose. However, you notice that Mrs. Thomas's skin smells fragrant, as though she has used a body lotion recently. Which of the following describes the problem, its possible cause, and the correct solution?
A. Extraneous marks caused by paper clips; remove the paper clips B. Somatic interference caused by patient shivering; offer a warm blanket C. Wandering baseline caused by lotion on the skin; re-prep the skin with isopropyl alcohol D. AC interference caused by nearby equipment; turn equipment off E. Flat line caused by crossed wires; reconnect the wires correctly
Calculate the amount you will prepare for each dose. A physician orders doxycycline 50 mg in D5W 100 mL IV PB daily to infuse over 60 minutes.The instruction is to reconstitute with 10 mL diluent for a concentration of 10 mg/mL. How many milliliters should be given?
What will be an ideal response?