Patients have the right to refuse a recommended treatment or plan of care to the extent permitted by law and hospital policy
Patients who refuse treatment are entitled to other appropriate care and services that the hospital provides or a transfer to another hospital.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
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You are transporting a male patient with a deep stab wound to the groin, with damage also noted to the genitalia following an assault by his girlfriend. The patient is alert and oriented, albeit restless. Vital signs on scene were pulse, 128 beats/min; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 108/64 mmHg; and SpO2, 92%. Oxygen is being administered via nasal cannula. Upon reassessment, which sign would be most concerning to the EMT?
A) Patient's urge to void B) Blood pressure is now 106/88 mmHg C) SpO2 stabilizing at 96% despite O2 therapy D) Heart rate of 132 beats/min
Reaction time (RT) will be ________ as the duration of a required movement increases.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Match each of the physical status modifiers used for anesthesia CPT coding with the appropriate description.
A. Patient with severe systemic disease B. A declared brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for donor purposes C. A normal healthy patient D. A moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation E. A patient with mild systemic disease F. A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.
For many patients and staff members, discussing the subject of money owed is touchy and uncomfortable. Which of the following statements would not be considered a professional way to discuss collections?
A) ?"Co-payment is expected at the time of service" or "Your office visit will be approximately $______. For your convenience we accept cash, checks, and credit card." B) For the patient checking in at the front desk: "You have not paid your prior balance. Your account will be sent to collections if not paid in full today." C) For patients checking out: "Your charges for today's office visit are $______. Would you like to pay by cash, check, or credit card?" or "I see your deductible has been met and/or insurance pays 80%. Your portion of the bill comes to $_______. Would you like to pay by cash, check, or credit card?" D) For a patient procedure: "I have an estimate of your costs for your procedure scheduled next week. Co-payment is expected at the time of service. May I help in making payment arrangements?"