Gas, electricity, and telephone costs are considered:
a. fixed costs c. direct expenses
b. variable costs d. indirect expenses
D
Indirect expenses are items such as utilities, gas, and telephones that are not directly related to patient care. Fixed costs are those expenses that are constant and not related to productivity or volume. Variable costs fluctuate according to the volume, census, or types of care required. Direct expenses are those expenses that can be directly associated with patient care.
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a. "You seem very depressed and stressed. What is that like for you? What sort of feelings are you having when you say that?" b. "Tell me more about what you mean when you say you're at the end of your rope—are you thinking about killing yourself?" c. "Tell me about your family history. Do you have relatives or ancestors who suffered from depression?" d. "Tell me about your depression and being at the end of your rope; what are you thinking and feeling?"
The committee working on the implementation plan for the clinical information system is finalizing a policy to address responsibilities when safeguarding sensitive information. Which ethical values should the committee emphasize in this policy? Select all that apply.
A) Justice B) Veracity C) Autonomy D) Beneficence E) Non-maleficence
The abbreviation sig means to "write on label."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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1. "To determine if your baby is being abused." 2. "To determine compatibility between you and the provider." 3. "To discuss policies related to provision of care." 4. "To evaluate your understanding of the services offered." 5. "To determine your baby's risk for obesity."