HCPCS was developed to achieve all of the following goals EXCEPT:
A) coordinating government programs by uniform application of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) policies.
B) ensuring the validity of profiles and fee schedules through standardized coding.
C) allowing providers and suppliers to communicate their services in a consistent manner.
D) implementing standard fee structures for all providers across all plans.
D) implementing standard fee structures for all providers across all plans.
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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when:
A. the body's normal processes destroy a cerebral thrombus. B. neurological abnormalities resolve within 36 to 48 hours. C. hemostasis causes activation of blood-clotting mechanisms. D. a cerebral artery becomes partially occluded by a blood clot.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Communication is a two-way process. B) Effective communication is more than just talking. C) A gesture used in transmitting a message is called a channel. D) The receiver initiates communication.
For trauma skull and torso projections, if a compensated angle would exceed _________°, alternative general positioning approaches should be considered.
A. 25 B. 30 C. 35 D. 45
Which of the following is NOT a part of filling the prescription by the technician?
Selection of an appropriately sized container Counseling the patient Verifying the prescription Counting the medication