Caffeine halothane contracture test (CHCT) for malignant hyperthermia susceptibility, including interpretation and report. Assign the CPT code
89049
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A) finger. B) chest. C) ear. D) forehead.
You are with a 29-year-old woman who has signs of imminent delivery. She tells you that she has a history of HIV infection. Compared to a patient who has no infectious disease, how will Standard Precautions differ for this patient?
a. Gloves, a gown, and goggles should be used for this patient; only gloves and a gown are required for a noninfectious patient in labor. b. Gloves are needed for a noninfectious patient in labor; goggles and gloves must be worn for a patient with HIV. c. A HEPA filter mask should be used for a patient with HIV, but not for a noninfectious patient. d. Gloves, a gown, and goggles must be worn for both patients with HIV and noninfectious patients.
Your first priority when responding to a complaint of an angry patient is to
A. take careful notes. B. stay calm and try to pacify the caller. C. promise the patient that the issue will be resolved. D. follow up promptly on the problem.
Duties of the physician assistant include ________.
A. preparing patients for examination, sterilizing equipment, and performing clerical work B. taking a patient's medical history, performing physical examinations, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures C. making beds, bathing patients, serving meals, and taking a patient's vital signs D. administering medications, changing wound dressings, and applying compresses E. maintaining supplies, instruments, and chemicals for the anatomic pathology laboratory