Describe why body weight might have an adverse affect on job opportunities

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Employers might hesitate to hire a job applicant who is overweight because of concerns that the space he or she would have to work in would be too cramped and confining to function properly, heavy lifting or frequent physical activity might jeopardize the person's health and safety, or the person might be stereotyped as being lazy or lacking self-esteem and self-control.

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A. osteogenesis imperfecta B. osteoporosis C. Paget's disease D. scoliosis E. kyphosis

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Which of the following would not be a required step in utilizing medical necessity guidelines?

A) ?review of the family history section of the progress note B) review of the narrative diagnostic finding(s) indicated C) review the order from provider D) looking over the entire encounter form and progress note to make sure that all procedures and services and diagnoses are identified

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The three key components of Evaluation and Management coding are:

A. History, physical exam, diagnostic testing B. Chief complaint, physical exam, medical decision making C. History, physical exam, medical decision making D. Chief complaint, diagnostic testing, medical decision making

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Which of the following is a complication of rupture of the inflamed appendix?

A. Inability to urinate B. Pain C. Hematuria D. Bacterial infection

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