How many days must fall between hospital or skilled nursing facility episodes of care to trigger a new benefit period for a Medicare Part A beneficiary?
A. 30
B. 60
C. 90
D. 120
Answer: B
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a. gathering pillows, sheets, and towels. b. removing equipment that is not needed. c. placing required equipment within reach. d. all of the above.
For a person suffering from heat exhaustion, you should place cool towels or ice packs:
a. in the person's armpits b. on the person's abdomen c. on the person's neck d. all of the above
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a. Place a cervical collar on the patient, place a long spine board behind him, and then lower him to the ground. b. Have the patient lie down on the ground and immobilize him in the usual fashion. c. Place a long board on a stretcher and carefully assist the patient onto the long board. d. Place a cervical collar on the patient and then transfer him to a stretcher.
Descending or motor pathways are referred to as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word