Medicare does not approve the use of ambulatory surgery centers and refers all its patients to inpatient hospital ORs for procedures

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
Ambulatory centers are highly regulated by governmental agencies, and require certification for reimbursement.

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a. Transudate. b. Exudates c. Chylous d. Pleural fluid

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________ is insurance specifically covers injuries that are related to work.

A. Occupational hazard B. Medicaid C. Workers' compensation D. COBRA

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List three things that you might see during a practicum that are considered confidential

What will be an ideal response?

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The medical assistant performing a venipuncture for a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test must ________.

A. wash hands thoroughly B. maintain temperature at a certain level C. tell the patient to fast for 8 hours prior D. take the blood sample while the patient is lying down

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