Which of the following BEST defines "complexity of data"?
A. Identified information that could help facilitate the diagnosis of the presenting problem; includes the results of diagnostic testing, the patient's old medical records, and additional history from the patient's family or caretaker
B. Identification of the quantity of data that has been reviewed and interpreted by the physician performing the E/M service
C. Identified information obtained by the physician that identifies the internal structure, status, physiology, or pathology within the patient's body through tests that facilitate identification and diagnosis of the presenting problem
D. Identification of how multifaceted, difficult, or intricate the presented data are, as well as the level of difficulty the data present to the physician performing the E/M service
D
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A) Tube crimper B) Electronic mortar and pestle C) Capsule machine D) Spatula
You are accidentally stuck with a needle used to administer a medication to a patient with a known history of hepatitis B. You have already completed your hepatitis B vaccine series. In this case, which of the following statements is true?
A) You have complete protection from hepatitis B and no further action is needed. B) You have two weeks from the time of exposure to start medical care for a potential infection. C) You will have to get another series of three vaccines to give you protection in the future. D) You need to report the needle stick to your supervisor as soon as possible.
Which of the following statements about immersion hypothermia is false?
a. A patient pulled from cold water should be moved to a warm environment immediately. b. Immersion hypothermia typically does not occur until the water temperature is below 35°F. c. Adults typically can withstand exposure to colder water for a longer period of time than can children. d. It is important to remove the clothes of a patient exposed to cold water as soon as possible.
Recognizing the causes (etiology) that resulted in poor oral health is part of the ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word