The promise of "miracle cures" is an example of ________.

A. assault
B. battery
C. fraud
D. defamation of character
E. false imprisonment


Answer: C

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A 5-year-old girl has a high fever and cough. The girl's mother informs you that her daughter has leukemia and finished her most recent round of chemotherapy two days ago. She states that the girl is neutropenic. You recognize that:

A) neutropenia is a common side effect of chemotherapy, but is not a serious concern. B) neutropenic fevers are always due to pneumonia. C) neutropenia is a serious condition that often leads to sepsis. D) neutropenic cough is a side effect of chemotherapy and should be treated with albuterol.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the payment mechanisms created by Medicare to discourage the transfer of patients between the LTCH and other facilities for financial rather than clinical reasons??

A) The "Interrupted Stay" Rule B) ?The "5 Percent" Rule C) The "10 Day" Rule D) ?The "25 Percent" Rule

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The two major veins that drain the head and neck of blood are the:

A. vertebral veins. B. jugular veins. C. cerebral veins. D. cephalic veins.

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Cost ______ reduces inflation by reducing demand for health care.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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