Describe the items/services included in a "surgical package" beyond the actual surgical procedure.
What will be an ideal response?
-Administration of local infiltration, metacarpal/digital block, or topical anesthesia, when used
-Following the decision for surgery, one related E/M encounter on the date of surgery or the day immediately before surgery
-Immediate post-operative care such as dictating operative notes or talking with the family and/or other physicians
-Writing orders
-Evaluating the patient in the post-anesthesia recovery area
-Typical post-operative care
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The thalamus and hypothalamus are part of the:
a. Diencephalon b. Brainstem c. Cerebrum d. Cerebellum
When utilizing corticosteroids in the treatment of respiratory disorders, it is important to know that:
a. Time of onset is usually about 1–4 hours and effects will not be noticed by the paramedic in the acute setting b. Corticosteroids are desirable for short-term control of broncoconstriction c. Administering the steroids as the first medication will allow the medication to work quickly in reversing broncospasm d. Steroids should always be given to a patient suffering from asthma
Medicare Part A provides coverage for all of the following services EXCEPT:
A) inpatient hospital care. B) telemedicine. C) home healthcare. D) hospice care.
The clinical component of managing an office can be considered a system by itself.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)