Describe what is meant by piggybacking.

What will be an ideal response?


This is a term used in conjunction with a Medicare claim indicating a secondary payer has been listed on lines either "B" or "C".  This line entry indicates the beneficiary has a supplemental insurance or Medigap coverage which will be instrumental in the payment of the deductible and coinsurance portions.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of exudate?

A) To destroy the infected host cell B) To dilute toxins released by bacteria and the toxic products of dying cells C) To bring plasma proteins and leukocytes to the site to attack the invaders D) To carry away the products of inflammation

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Calculate the pressure needed to overcome airway resistance during positive-pressure ventilation when the proximal airway pressure (PAw) is 35 cm H2O and the alveolar pressure (PA) is 5 cm H2O

a. 7 cm H2O b. 30 cm H2O c. 40 cm H2O d. 175 cm H2O

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Which components of the Administrative Simplification Subsection have employee training as one of the requirements?

What will be an ideal response?

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All substances moved during the ____ process of urine formation will be eliminated in urine. 

A. glomerular filtration B. tubular reabsorption C. tubular secretion D. elimination

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