The interval between exposure to an agent and the first appearance of symptoms is the

A) Disease period
B) Incubation period
C) Latent phase
D) Window phase


Answer: B) Incubation period

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A) Nitroglycerin, morphine, and furosemide B) Reassurance that likely his condition is not cardiac in nature C) Nitroglycerin D) Aspirin, nitroglycerin, and morphine

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What is the DOT initial isolation distance for chlorine?

a. 25 ft for a small leak and 250 ft for a large leak b. As needed for a small leak and up to 500ft for a large leak c. 50 ft for a small leak and 2000 ft for a large leak d. 3000 ft in all directions for spills from a railroad tank car, highway tank truck, or trailer.

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What is a hospital outpatient edit?

A. The NCCI edits table that identifies the maximum number of times a specific code may be reported during a unit of service for one patient B. The NCCI edits table that identifies the E/M codes that may never be reported together C. The NCCI edits table that identifies the codes that may or may not be utilized together, as well as whether a modifier is allowed or required in order for the service to be correctly reported D. The NCCI edits applicable to claims submitted by hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies

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Quasi-legal requirements may involve which of the following?

A) morals B) federal regulations C) licensure D) statutes

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