A patient having a surgical procedure performed in a physician's office does not need postoperative care and should be able to leave immediately after it is over

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
Regardless of the surgical setting or procedure, the patient should be observed and monitored postoperatively for physiologic and psychological conditions in a postsurgical setting before being transferred or discharged.

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One common reason for an overpayment of a patient account is the presence of dual insurance coverage

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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_________________________ is useful in the treatment of organophosphate poisoning because it chemically removes the phosphate group that was transferred from the organophosphate

a. Atropine b. Cyanokit c. Pralidoxime d. Norpepinephrine

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The term ____ is best defined as “information, especially when organized for analysis or used as the basis for a decision.”

A. statistics B. numbers C. database D. data

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Behavior based on a body of knowledge and ethical standards to serve the public is called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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