Gaining insufficient weight according to the standardized baby growth charts is called ________

a. failure to thrive
b. dieting
c. dwarfism
d. below average


a

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

It is important to fill dead space within a surgically debrided wound. Which of the following interventions will best meet this need?

1 . Negative pressure wound therapy 2 . Filling the wound bed with rope alginate dressing 3 . Electrical stimulation 4 . Irrigation A. 2, 3, and 4 B. 1 and 2 C. 3 and 4 D. 1 and 4

Health Professions

________ allows for a telephone user to send calls to another telephone.

A. Privacy manager B. Caller ID C. Call forwarding D. Voicemail

Health Professions

Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. A signature stamp should never be used in place of the physician's original signature on a claim form. 2. A physician's Social Security number is always used on the CMS-1500 claim form. 3. If required information is missing from a claim form, the medical office specialist will have to correct the claim and resend it for payment. 4. If a patient has signed a consent document authorizing release of medical information to the insurance carrier, the notation "Signature on File" or "SOF" may be entered in form locator 12. 5. Most claims to secondary insurance carriers are submitted electronically.

Health Professions

Which of the following is important when drawing blood from an elderly patient?  

A.  Do not apply pressure after removing the needle B.  Wiggle the needle to position it precisely in the vein C.  Have the patient bend her elbow after removing the needle D.  Avoid using a butterfly collection device E.  Have the patient elevate her arm after removing the needle

Health Professions