What does the acronym COB stand for?
What will be an ideal response?
coordination of benefits
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
You are transporting a patient to a tertiary trauma center. The patient is receiving blood and has sustained trauma the local center cannot handle. You notice that the patient has begun to develop tachycardia, hives, and a fever. You suspect:
A) hypovolemia B) a normal response to a transfusion. C) transfusion reaction. D) anaphylaxis.
Which of the following is characteristic of carbon monoxide?
A) It generally takes several days for a toxic level to accumulate in the body. B) Its symptoms mimic the flu, but it tends to cause a higher fever than the flu. C) It is an odorless gas that can kill a person by causing severe hypoxia. D) It is a tasteless gas that is produced by household appliances like electric furnaces.
If a physician disagrees with a concurrent review and keeps the patient in the hospital longer, what is likely to happen with the insurance company?
a. The physician will be removed from participation in the insurance program. b. The patient may be liable to pay out of pocket for the uncertified days. c. The insurance company will have to reconsider their opinion. d. The hospital will get involved to make sure the physician is paid.