An adult patient presents with a blood pressure of 78/60 mm Hg, a pulse rate of 120 beats/min and irregular, and labored breathing. Further assessment reveals pale, cool, moist skin and diffuse crackles in all lung fields. You should suspect:
A) septic shock.
B) neurogenic shock.
C) hypovolemic shock.
D) cardiogenic shock.
Answer: D) cardiogenic shock.
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Match the following:
A) condition code B) value code C) revenue code D) per diem E) occurrence code F) type of bill code G) source of admission code H) type of admission code I) fee for service J) prospective payment system (PPS) 1) Code used to identify the department or unit that rendered services 2) Code that describes the accident or mishap responsible for the patient's admission to the hospital and the date 3) Code that identifies services and benefit days for Medicare patients 4) Establishment of the rate of payment for hospital services before services are rendered 5) Code that provides information about the type of care and the episode of care 6) Reimbursement method that pays hospitals a fixed rate per day for all services provided 7) Code that establishes the level of urgency for admission 8) Reimbursement method that pays for actual charges if services are found to be medically necessary 9) Code that informs the payer how the patient was admitted and from where 10) Code that identifies special circumstances, events, room accommodations, or conditions related to the services provided
The ____ are traditionally anticapitalists with some having an anarchist philosophy, in which they reject the idea of private property and organized government.
A. right-wing extremists B. special interest groups C. religious extremists D. left-wing extremists
What is the term for the process by which programs such as medical assisting are officially authorized?
1) Professional development 2) Externship 3) Registration 4) Certification 5) Accreditation
What does HCPCS use to provide additional information about services, supplies, and procedures?
A. Level III modifiers B. Level IV modifiers C. Level II modifiers D. All of these are correct