Signs and symptoms recorded during an encounter, that are not part of a disease process which is also documented, are coded
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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You have been called to an assisted living facility for a 43-year-old male patient who has a history of anxiety and schizophrenia and who, according to staff, is more confused today. The staff also states that the patient has refused to take his medications for the past three days. Your assessment reveals him to have no primary assessment life threats, but his speech is slurred and he does not make sense when he talks. As you review the paperwork provided to you by staff, you note that the patient has a history of thyroid problems, diabetes, and hypertension. His pulse is 124 beats/min, respirations 16 breaths/min, and blood pressure 154/70 mmHg. At this point, which action is most important?
A) Determine the patient's reason for refusing medications B) Restrain and transport the patient C) Check his blood glucose level D) Recheck the blood pressure
Resource-based fee structures consider all of the following factors EXCEPT the:
A) provider's location. B) work involved. C) overhead (expense) involved. D) malpractice risk.
What is the forcible expulsion of the fetus from the uterus called?
A) Labor contractions B) Dilation C) Parturition D) Peristalsis
Which of the following drugs act by increasing the force and velocity of myocardial systolic contraction?
A) cardiac glycosides B) diuretics C) vasodilators D) anti-inflammatory drugs