You are about to assess a patient who complains of fever, chills, and coughing up blood. In addition to donning gloves and eye protection, you should:

A) place a tight-fitting mask on the patient.
B) wear a properly fitted HEPA or N-95 mask.
C) immediately notify the health department.
D) ask the patient if he or she is HIV-positive.


Ans: B) wear a properly fitted HEPA or N-95 mask.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. Step 10, follow up patient payments. B. Step 5, review billing compliance. C. Step 3, check in patients. D. Step 2, establish financial responsibility for the visit.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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