Fever will always be present as a sign of infection in elderly patients
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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A) Removal of her gallbladder three months ago B) Surgical removal of a twisted ovary eight years ago C) Internal procedure on her uterus yesterday by the gynecologist D) History of anemia and hypertension
Which program assesses and measures improper Medicare fee-for-service payments (based on reviewing selected claims and associated medical record documentation)?
a. CERT b. FATHOM c. HPMP d. PERM
The electrical current generated by a pacemaker has which of the following characteristics?
A. It has a high voltage and must be handled with caution. B. It is strongly conducted along the patient's skin. C. It is not dangerous to the patient or the technician. D. It is easily transmitted from the patient to other people.
Following a blunt injury to the head, a 22-year-old female is confused and complains of a severe headache and nausea. On the basis of these signs and symptoms, you should be MOST concerned with the possibility of:
A. airway compromise. B. spinal cord injury. C. a fracture of the skull. D. intracranial bleeding.