Which of the following has been identified as the leading cause for hospitalization or extending the length of stay?

A. acute accidents
B. pregnancy and delivery
C. heart attacks
D. chronic alcoholism


Answer: C

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A) check. B) cash. C) credit or debit card. D) all of the above

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A laboratician is scanning a blood smear and notices that many of the neutrophils have more than six lobes. Which of the following would be consistent with that finding?

a. A decreased vitamin B12 level b. An increased serum iron level c. A positive DAT result d. Decreased serum iron

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1 The Medicare Part B premium is determined by the patient's annual income. 2 Part C is the Medicare option that allows beneficiaries to enroll in their choice of managed care plan, known as a Medicare Advantage plan. 3 All Medicare beneficiaries are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part D. 4 Hearing aids are NOT routinely covered by Medicare. 5 The types of Medicare Advantage plans include HMOs.

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____ is verbal or nonverbal evidence that the receiver got and understood the message. 

A. Feedback B. Body language C. Passive listening D. Active listening

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