What procedure should the medical assistant follow when documenting a missed patient appointment in the appointment schedule?
What will be an ideal response?
The medical assistant should draw one line through the patient's name and note why the patient failed to keep the appointment.
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A restrained driver was in a car that struck another car from behind at a low rate of speed. The driver has a bruise to her forehead and complains of tingling in her left leg. She is lying on the side of the road, and another EMT has established manual cervical spine motion restriction precautions. A quick scan of her as you approach indicates that the patient is in little to no distress. What should you do first?
A) Check her breathing and radial pulse B) Perform a secondary assessment C) Palpate her cervical spine and apply a cervical collar D) Administer high-concentration oxygen
Why is it advantageous to use Lead II for continuous monitoring?
A) It provides the clearest hexiaxial and triaxial diagrams. B) It provides excellent views of P waves and QRS complexes. C) It is located at the most comfortable location for the patient. D) It does not require the right leg to serve as the ground.
Which type of practice has a legal and business status that is independent of its shareholders?
A) Associate practice B) Group practice C) Solo physician practice D) Professional corporation
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the increase in purchasing of private health insurance?
A. Real income has decreased over time. B. Health insurance as a fringe benefit of employment has increased. C. Health insurance is more convenient than paying out of pocket. D. Providers are reimbursed for their services.