Operator competency can reduce patient radiation exposure

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True. The ability of the radiographer is essential to a quality assurance program. Operator errors that result in undiagnostic radiographs generate the need for retake radiographs. Retakes result in unnecessary radiation exposure to the patient and lost time for both the patient and the practice.

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The credentialing process of a managed care organization (MCO) will examine each physician's background for evidence of all of the following except:

A. criminal activity. B. disciplinary actions. C. malpractice history. D. salary history.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) The majority of hospital reimbursement comes from patients. 2) A master patient index is the main database of all of the hospital's patients. 3) Per diem is a type of reimbursement that pays a fixed rate per day for all services provided by a hospital. 4) The current federal reimbursement plan for outliers is to pay the full DRG rate plus an additional payment for services provided. 5) The DRG system categorizes patients (cases) who are medically related with respect to diagnosis, treatment, and length of stay.

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The dog with its ears up and forward and with a wagging tail is showing characteristics of a __________ dog.

A. happy B. scared C. old D. aggressive

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