Which of the following statements best reflects a rule out diagnosis?
a. It is the final diagnosis identified through careful consideration, discernment, and clinical judgment
b. It is considered to be an uncertain likelihood, but one that could be the final diagnosis
c. It is intended to either prove that a specific diagnosis is the definitive diagnosis through diagnostic testing, data, and findings, or dismiss that specific diagnosis from any future consideration as the final diagnosis of the presenting problem
d. It is considered to be very plausible by the physician because of the findings, data, and information gathered about the presenting problem and the patient
c) It is intended to either prove that a specific diagnosis is the definitive diagnosis through diagnostic testing, data, and findings, or dismiss that specific diagnosis from any future consideration as the final diagnosis of the presenting problem
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While cleaning a gun, a 44-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the abdomen. On arrival the patient is responsive to painful stimuli and lying on his side with his legs drawn to his chest. Blood is evident on his shirt and pants. Which one of the following shows the CORRECT sequence of events for caring for this patient?
A) Perform a primary and rapid secondary assessment, move to the stretcher for immediate transport, and start positive pressure ventilation en route to the hospital. B) Perform the primary assessment, administer high-flow oxygen, perform the secondary assessment, transfer to the stretcher, and provide rapid transport. C) Transfer to the ambulance, perform the primary assessment, provide oxygen therapy, and provide rapid transport. D) Transfer to the ambulance, provide rapid transport, perform primary and secondary assessments, and administer oxygen therapy en route to the hospital.
Which of the following has the best prognosis?
a. ALL in children b. ALL in adults c. AML in adults d. AML in children
____ is the mechanism by which a facility or provider ensures that they are providing and billing for services according to the laws, regulations, and guidelines that govern billing and coding practices to prevent fraud and abuse
Fill in the blank with correct word.
HSA stands for:
a. Health Standard Association. b. Health Standards for America. c. Health Savings Account. d. Health Savings Amendment.