Which of the following scenarios reflects a violation of EMTALA?
A) A registration clerk asks you if the patient has insurance.
B) An emergency department provides stabilization care only.
C) A hospital transfers an unstable patient to another facility.
D) Paramedics transport a woman in labor to the closest hospital.
Answer: C) A hospital transfers an unstable patient to another facility.
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a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3
Which of the following is produced in the hypothalamus?
a. Glucocorticoids b. Corticotropin-releasing factor c. Mineralocorticoids d. Sex hormones
What is the common goal of a perioperative team?
a. Do not report any surgical mishaps to patients or family members. b. Keep general anesthesia to a minimum. c. Complete every surgical procedure in less than 4 hours. d. Deliver efficient patient care for each procedure.
Right eye cataract, secondary to primary open angle glaucomatous flecks:
A) H26.222, H40.001. B) H26.221, H40.10X0. C) H26.221, H40.001. D) H40.10X0, H26.221.