Define myocardial infarction
What will be an ideal response?
Myocardial infarction is a condition that occurs when a portion of the myocardium dies as a result of oxygen starvation caused by the narrowing or complete blockage of the artery that supplies that area with blood.
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Your patient is an eight-year-old girl. As you approach her, you note that she is holding her right arm against her body, cradling it with the left arm. To find out what happened, which of the following is the best approach?
A) Ask the parents to tell you what happened while you examine the child. B) Sit next to the patient and ask her what happened. C) Take the parents aside and ask them what happened. D) Ask the parents to leave the room so you can talk to the patient.
Which of the following body systems would you gain the least information about during an abdominal exam?
A) Musculoskeletal B) Reproductive C) Cardiovascular D) Digestive
Medical necessity reduction by an insurance carrier is also known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Dr. Klager encourages his patients to use a secure online website that allows them to communicate with their provider and access their health information at any time. This tool is known as
A. post-visit instructions. B. personal health records. C. electronic health records. D. a patient portal.