The voluntary transfer of decision-making authority from one competent individual to another competent individual is called _________________________.

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


power of attorney

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The epiglottis is attached to the hyoid bone by the ____.

A. trapezius ligament B. cricoids ligament C. hyoepiglottic ligament D. pharyngeal ligament

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The autonomic nervous system consists of two branches: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Who would be a likely candidate for home ventilator care?

A) A patient with a physiologically unstable medical condition requiring high levels of care B) A patient who makes no spontaneous effort to breathe C) A patient who does not want to receive home medical ventilation D) A patient who has chronic respiratory failure in which a single hospital admission is required

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CMS-1500 and CMS-1450 claim forms contain blocks for the inclusion of CPT codes.

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

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