What is the average lifespan of biologic and mechanical heart valve replacements?
a. 1 to 5 years
b. 5 to 10 years
c. 10 to 15 years
d. indefinite
c
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a. 1, 3, and 4 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 3 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
When physicians accept Medicare assignment, it means they agree to:
a. only see Medicare patients. b. only bill Medicare insurance. c. accept the Medicare billing rules. d. charge every patient the Medicare rate.
All of the following national agencies have regulations or protocols for health care workers who may be exposed to infectious diseases in their work environment EXCEPT:
a. CDC b. NIOSH c. NFPA d. OSHA
The Social Security Act of 1935 ____.
A. was part of Truman's Fair Deal B. provides retirement funds based on employee-paid premiums C. included health insurance coverage D. provides retirement funds from taxes on current workers