A woman is being accused of failure to pay her medical bills. Which of the following classifications of law is she violating?

a. Criminal Law
b. Civil Law
c. Felony
d. Family Law


Answer: b. Civil Law

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Why might you consider contacting medical direction before applying a tourniquet in the case of uncontrollable bleeding from an AV fistula?

A) Hemodialysis anticoagulants may make bleeding more severe. B) The patient may be in danger of losing the limb. C) Medical direction should be contacted before any use of tourniquets by the EMT. D) Damage to the fistula may occur.

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The principles of scientific management were developed by

A. Max Weber. B. Charles Babbage. C. Robert Owen. D. Frederick Taylor.

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Which of the following is an example of how a medical office benefits from patient education?

A. Compliance with preoperative education lessens the chance that the procedure will have to be rescheduled. B. Patients call the office more frequently with questions. C. Office staff can spend more time on the telephone. D. Patients are charged for patient education, so the office makes more money. E. Office personnel can develop printed material based on their own life experiences.

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Accurate documentation contributes to improved:

A. Patient compliance B. Patient satisfaction C. Patient care D. Patient payment

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