Define a "significant change" according to federal regulations


A significant change is defined as a change that normally will not resolve itself without intervention by staff or by implementing standard disease-related clinical interventions; impacts more than one area of the resident's health status; and requires interdisciplinary review and/or revision of the care plans.

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A certified medical assistant credential means that the medical assistant has trained to standards required by the:

A) AAMA. B) AMA. C) AHIMA. D) AAPC.

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The _______________ is the muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities. 

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

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When does the intraoperative phase begin?

a. Placement of the patient on the OR bed b. When the patient enters the OR c. When waiting in the holding area d. When taken to the recovery area or PACU

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The initial determination of crew and patient safety is performed during the:

A) primary assessment. B) secondary assessment. C) scene size-up. D) reassessment.

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