Which of the following are countable surgical sponges used in neurosurgical procedures to protect delicate tissues?
a. compressed Gelfoam
b. Cottonoid patties
c. Kittner dissectors
d. Weck-Cel spears
b
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Assume the patient has already met his or her deductible and that the physician is anonparticipating Medicare provider but does accept assignment. The standard fee for the servicesprovided is $120.00 . Medicare's PAR fee is $60.00 and Medicare's non-PAR fee is $57.00 . What isthe amount Medicare will pay the beneficiary on this claim?
A. $120.00 C. $57.00 B. $60.00 D. $45.60
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Julia is a pretty, 16-year-old patient who has come to the office for her annual physical. The physician has asked you to draw blood for routine blood tests. When she realizes that you are going to draw her blood, she frowns and backs away. She tells you that when "they" drew her blood last year, it left a huge, ugly bruise that took weeks to go away. Which of the following would be your best response?
A. "They probably didn't draw the blood correctly last time." B. "If you get a bruise, you can wear long-sleeve shirts for a few weeks." C. "Some bruising is possible, but I will do everything possible to minimize it." D. "Bruising is just one of the side effects of having your blood drawn." E. "Don't worry, I promise I will not cause a bruise on your arm."