As you approach a female patient, she appears unresponsive, with her arms and legs jerking violently. On the prehospital care report, you would document that the patient was found in which phase of a generalized seizure?

A) Tonic
B) Absence
C) Syncopal
D) Clonic


D) Clonic

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In regard to Medicaid managed care, what does the term medical home mean?

The PCP serves as the "medical home" by coordinating care and controlling costs. The "medical home" is the city or town in which the beneficiary receives services. The "medical home" is any type of inpatient facility, such as a hospital or skilled nursing facility, to which a beneficiary has been admitted. The beneficiary's primary place of residence is the "medical home."

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Errors may still occur on electronic claims, so it is very important for the medical assistant to ________ all claims before submitting them.

A. print B. fill out a paper CMS-1500 for C. contact a clearinghouse regarding D. review for accuracy and completeness

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Each of the following statements regarding the fundamentals of periapical radiographs is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

a. Periapical radiographs may be taken using the paralleling or bisecting technique. b. Placement of the image receptor-holding device must be evaluated to avoid angulation errors. c. The patient's finger can be used to hold a large image receptor in position in the oral cavity. d. The size of image receptor chosen depends on the shape and size of the dental arches.

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What test is used to evaluate patients suspected of having pulmonary insufficiency?

A) ?spirometry testing B) lung deficiency test C) pulmonary efficacy testing D) pulse oximetry

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