Which is important to the development of the immune system?
a. Tonsils
b. Thymus gland
c. Spleen
d. Lymph nodes
b
RATIONALE: The thymus gland is located under the sternum; it is large and active from fetal development through puberty and then shrinks as we mature into adulthood.
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Which of the following is NOT a guideline suggested to help the visually impaired patient?
a. Give the patient some time alone. b. Face the patient and speak clearly. c. Describe the patient's surroundings. d. Explain all procedures in detail before beginning.
According to Stark Law, a financial relationship is defined when the referring physician:
A. Has an investment or ownership in entity or will receive payment for the referral B. Can file a claim under "qui tam" C. Qualifies as a "whistleblower" D. Files claims on behalf of the patient
Which of the following is a type of insurance coverage for persons injured on the job?
a. Major medical b. Managed care c. Workers' Compensation d. Self-insurance
Using the CPT manual, select a code for the following procedure
Transesophageal echocardiography for congenital cardiac anomalies; including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation, and report