Hospice care indicates that a patient is:
A) Terminally ill and foregoing any additional care until death
B) Terminally ill and receiving measures to increase comfort until death
C) Terminally ill and but receiving care to reverse the disease process so as to avoid death
D) Terminally ill but without a Do Not Resuscitate order
B) Terminally ill and receiving measures to increase comfort until death
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a. copiers b. computers c. printers d. all of the above
During the primary assessment, which finding would most lead the EMT to suspect an allergic reaction?
A) Hives to the face and neck B) Blood pressure of 100/60 mmHg C) Heart rate of 112 beats per minute D) Complaint of dizziness
Which of the following phrases BEST describes when time may be the controlling factor when determining a particular level of E/M service?
A. When extenuating circumstances, such as involvement of belligerent or hyper-involved family members or non-family care providers, preclude direct face to face interaction between the physician and the patient, time may be the controlling factor when determining a particular level of E/M service B. When circumstances require the involvement of more than one physician during the course of the E/M service visit, time may be the controlling factor when determining a particular level of E/M service C. When circumstances, such as the physiologic state or advanced pathology of the patient, prevent the physician from thoroughly documenting the history in detail, time may be the controlling factor when determining a particular level of E/M service D. When circumstances require more than 50 percent of the E/M service visit to be spent in coordination of care and/or counseling, time may be the controlling factor when determining a particular level of E/M service
Which of the following is not a patient responsibility in the physician-patient relationship?
A. Follow orders for further patient treatment B. Follow instructions given by the physician C. Pay the fees for services rendered D. Give relevant information to the physician and staff E. Refer other patients to the physician