You are called to treat a 25-year-old man who is alert and having difficulty breathing. After making contact with your patient, he extends his arm out to allow you to take his blood pressure. This is an example of
A. actual consent
B. informed consent
C. implied consent
D. formal consent
Answer: A. actual consent
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Which of the following is a code?
A. A set of rules developed and published by a number of organizations B. A document that a committee of industry experts developed and agreed upon before adoption C. A set of principles, protocols, or procedures that is developed by committees through a consensus process D. A collection or compilation of rules and regulations enacted by a legislative body to become law in a particular jurisdiction
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) supports the:
A. use of local codes. B. increased use of temporary codes for emerging technology. C. elimination of Category III CPT codes. D. increased use of nonstandard CPT codes.
Max Maxwell was seen in the office today for left cochlear otosclerosis and recurrent cholesteatoma of a postmastoidectomy cavity of the right ear. What are the correct codes?
A. H80.22, H95.02 B. H80.21, H92.03 C. H80.22, H95.01 D. H80.21, H95.01
During which essential component of patient assessment does the AEMT look for and manage any immediate threats to the patient's life and establish priorities for treatment and transport?
A) Primary assessment B) Reassessment C) Secondary assessment D) Scene size-up