Which of the following terms does not represent one of the three categories of malpractice?

A. dysfeasance
B. malfeasance
C. misfeasance
D. nonfeasance


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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Large practices often use a(n) ________ billing service for both their insurance and patient billing procedures.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Discharge summary: Final diagnosis: spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons of the left upper arm, repair completed. This case would be reported with diagnostic code(s) ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What action is needed to correct needle positioning in this venipuncture?

A. Stop the procedure. B. Rotate the needle in the vein. C. Pull the needle backward. D. No corrective action is needed.

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