Briefly describe military time, and explain why it is often used in health care settings
Military time is based on a 24-hour clock, numbers not repeated, AM and PM designations are not used. It's easier to distinguish between AM and PM times; it helps prevent errors in the administration of medications and other patient care duties; it prevents miscommunication regarding scheduling.
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A. Theory Y B. Theory X C. Theory P D. Theory A
Clearance (CL) of a drug is defined as which of the following?
A. The rate of elimination by all routes normalized to the concentration of drug, in some biological fluids B. A measure of the apparent space the body has available to contain the drug C. The time required for an amount of drug in blood to decline to one-half its measured value D. The fraction of drug dose reaching the systemic circulation following administration by any route
Explain what professional etiquette involves
HIPAA compliance requires medical assistants to call patients in the reception area by their:
A) last names, followed by their first names. B) medical conditions. C) first or last names only. D) Social Security numbers.