With respect to global surgical package guidelines, surgical supplies are:
A) always included in the global fee.
B) always billed separately from the surgical code.
C) billed separately only if they are over and above those usually included with procedures.
D) never coded.
C) billed separately only if they are over and above those usually included with procedures.
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a. None (N/A) b. Pertinent c. Extended d. Complete
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All of the following are characteristics of surgical asepsis EXCEPT ________.
A. absence of microorganisms. B. basic hand hygiene procedure used. C. sterile field. D. sterile equipment and supplies required.
A 19-year-old male complains of "not feeling right." His insulin and a syringe are on a nearby table. The patient says he thinks he took his insulin and cannot remember whether he ate. He is also unable to tell you the time or what day it is. The glucometer reads "error" after several attempts to assess his blood glucose level. In addition to administering oxygen, you should:
A. contact medical control and administer oral glucose. B. assist him with his insulin injection and reassess him. C. request a paramedic ambulance to administer IV glucose. D. transport only with close, continuous monitoring en route.