A patient diagnosed with chronic pericarditis presents for complete removal of the pericardium, which is performed under cardiopulmonary bypass. Report code _____

Patient history forms indicate all of the following except:

A) personal history. B) work history. C) medical history. D) family history.

An 84-year-old female has fallen down six steps, landing on carpet. She complains of abdominal and pelvic pain. Her airway is open, breathing adequate, and radial pulse intact. Skin is cool and dry with a noted tear to the left elbow with minor bleeding. EMRs report the following vital signs: pulse 84, respirations 20, blood pressure 126/68, and SpO2 97% on room air. Her family states she is

acting normally. The hips are easily moved and do not appear broken. The patient does not want to go to the hospital and is asking to refuse. Your next action would be to: A) ask to see what medications she is taking. B) clean and wrap the skin tear to prevent infection. C) ask family members for their input. D) contact medical direction for authorization to refuse.

Scout radiographs generally require the radiographer to use a horizontal x-ray beam to acquire a lateral cervical spine image.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

What is the purpose of the BlueCard program?

A. to make it easier for patients to receive treatment when outside their local service area B. to make it harder for providers to receive payment when treating patients enrolled in plans outside the provider's service area C. to make it easier for BCBS providers to lead successful collection efforts D. to make it harder to get physicians to join the network