You should not accept a(n) ________ check that is made out to the patient rather than to the practice unless it is from a health insurance company.
What will be an ideal response?
third-party
third party
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Which of the following pieces of legislation applies to use of information on a patient care report?
A) COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) B) FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) C) EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) D) HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Which of the following is NOT an ethical issue in mental health?
A) Confidentiality B) Access C) Economics D) Ageism
AlligationUse alligation to determine the parts of each strength of the components needed in each equation. How much of 20% lidocaine and 30% lidocaine are needed to make 500 mL of a 28% concentration?
What will be an ideal response?
The high pressure alarm is sounding frequently on the ventilator of a 58 year-old patient who is being mechanically ventilated following major orthopedic surgery. The set rate on the ventilator is 12/min and auscultation reveals bilateral vesicular breath sounds. Current vital signs include: heart rate 130/min, respiratory rate 36/min, blood pressure 125/88 mmHg, temperature 37.1°C (98.8°F), and SpO2 96%. The patient appears quite agitated. The patient's respiratory pattern is most likely the result of
A. post-operative pain. B. a viral infection. C. hypoxemia. D. lactic acidosis.