The three key components of Evaluation and Management coding are ____________________, ____________________, and _________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
History, Examination, Medical Decision Making
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Blood pressure readings should routinely be started at age ________ as part of the school physical, or earlier if medically necessary
a. 5 b. 9 c. 13 d. 16
Your coworkers would like to purchase a scoop (orthopedic) stretcher with some grant money. Before the purchase can be authorized, you have been asked to inform the purchasing committee of how this piece of equipment will benefit the service as well as enhance patient care. Your response would be:
A) "The scoop stretcher is good for moving patients from confined areas." B) "The scoop stretcher does not require straps to secure the patient." C) "The scoop stretcher is considered the best device for patients with a possible spinal injury." D) "The scoop stretcher is much more comfortable than a wheeled stretcher."
Your patient informs you that she keeps her albuterol MDI stored in her refrigerator because she feels that this keeps the medication "fresher" for a longer time. What is your best response?
a. Tell her that is a fine idea and that you may make the same recommendation to other patients. b. Suggest that she put it in the freezer instead because the colder temperature may keep the drug "fresher" for a longer time. c. Request that she no longer refrigerate the canister but instead store it at room temperature. d. Tell her to place the MDI in the bottom drawer of the refrigerator because this will keep it the "freshest."
When a patient is noncompliant with medical advice and this noncompliance could have serious consequences to the patient, the practitioner should:
a. terminate the relationship with the patient. b. charge the patient extra fees. c. threaten the patient. d. ask the patient to sign a statement acknowledging having been informed of his or her condition, the recommended treatment, and the consequences of not following through with the treatment.