The filing system that is used when patients' names must be kept confidential is ____.
A. alphabetic
B. numeric
C. sequential
D. supplemental
E. alphanumeric
B. numeric
The numeric filing system used to be applied primarily when patient information was highly confidential, but since the implementation of HIPAA, more and more offices are converting to numeric filling systems.
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A) otitis media. B) hemotympanum. C) a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum. D) a normal eardrum.
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What will be an ideal response?
The most important treatment of pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is:
A. defibrillation. B. transcutaneous pacing. C. carotid massage. D. assessment for cause.
In general, medivac helicopters should be utilized when:
A. ground transport would leave your service area without an ambulance for greater than 30 minutes. B. ground transport to the hospital exceeds 30 to 45 minutes, even if the patient's present condition is stable. C. a patient has been in cardiac arrest for more than 15 minutes and has not responded to CPR and defibrillation. D. a patient has a time-dependent injury or illness and traffic conditions would cause a significant delay in definitive care.