Medicare allows each of the following to certify and recertify the plan of care EXCEPT
A) Physician assistant B) Nurse practitioner C) Chiropractor D) Physician
C
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A) Speak to the patient as you would to a young child, as he has a cognitive age of 3 to 5 years old. B) Begin with simple questions to assess the developmental level of the patient. C) Direct all questions to the patient's caregiver. D) Treat the patient as you would any adult, so as not to offend him.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Classical Type II Second Degree Heart Block?
A) There are always more P waves than QRS complexes. B) The PRI is consistent on conducted beats. C) Not all the P waves produce QRS complexes. D) The PRI varies, with no obvious pattern.
You receive a call for a 40-year-old female with nausea, dizziness, and a headache. During your assessment, you note that her blood pressure is 190/104 mm Hg. The patient, who is conscious and alert, states that she has a history of hypertension, but admits to being noncompliant with her medications. In addition to IV therapy, appropriate treatment for this patient includes:
A. rapidly lowering her blood pressure with nitroglycerin. B. placing her in a supine position and lowering her head. C. assisting the patient with her medication and transporting her. D. 100% oxygen and transporting to the closest appropriate facility.
Johan Brown leaves his doctor's office with a referral diagnosis for rheumatoid arthritis. What does this mean?
a. Mr. Brown has been referred to a rheumatologist for an appointment. b. Mr. Brown's physician needs more information before confirming the diagnosis. c. Mr. Brown has most of the symptoms of this condition, but not all of them. d. Mr. Brown's insurance plan will not pay for this visit.