What is the first step in the process of appealing workers' compensation decisions?

A. request mediation
B. request a hearing
C. request a meeting at a workers' compensation appeals board
D. file for a redetermination


Answer: A

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a. The patient has a neutropenia in response to the chemotherapy. b. The patient has a neutropenia because of bone marrow failure. c. The patient has agranulocytosis. d. The patient has a neutrophilia in response to the breast cancer.

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Health care workers who sterilize articles such as instruments, equipment, and linens using the steam autoclave, gas autoclave, or antiseptic solution are called:

A. phlebotomists. B. central processing/supply technicians. C. environmental services technicians. D. biomedical engineers. E. health unit coordinators.

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When it is necessary to collect a bill owed by a deceased patient, the statement is sent to the estate of the deceased in care of any known next of kin at the patient's last known address. In this circumstance, which of the following statements is true?

A) ?Do not address the statement to a relative unless you have a signed agreement that that person will be responsible for the bills. B) Do not contact the probate court to obtain the name of the administrator of the estate if the patient expired in a nursing home and had no known next of kin. C) Send only to the next of kin as the responsible party for the bill. D) All of the above

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The __________________ artery arises opposite the origin of the facial artery.

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

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