Medicare defines __________ as equipment that can withstand repeated use in the patient's home and not in the absence of illness or injury
a. durable medical equipment
b. durable medical equipment and supplies
c. durable medical equipment, prosthetics, and orthotics
d. durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies
a
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A pediatrician returns a call placed by the mother of his 11-month-old established patient. Pediatrician informs the mother that her child's blood culture was positive for the pertussis antibody
The blood test was drawn 10 days ago during an office visit at the pediatrician's office. The physician prescribes antibiotics for the child and recommends the mother get screened for the pertussis antibody as well. The physician spends 15 minutes on the call, providing counseling for the mother regarding the antibiotic course, home care for the patient, and education about pertussis. Which of the following best reflects the service(s) provided? a. Care plan oversight services b. Non–face-to-face physician services c. Case management services d. Service that cannot be reported
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was enacted to regulate all of the following except:
A) improving portability and continuity in group and individual insurance. B) protecting patient privacy and combating fraud and abuse. C) setting standards for employees with disabilities. D) setting requirements for electronic transmission of medical records.
Drugs that block a receptor for acetylcholine are
a. cholinergic. b. anticholinergic. c. adrenergic. d. parasympathomimetic.
Information technology can help infection control practitioners in the task of __________________
A. surveillance B. outbreak monitoring C. reporting D. All of the above