An 80-year-old woman has suddenly became weak and short of breath while working around her house. Even though she sat down to rest, the symptoms have not gotten better. You should suspect:

A) pneumonia.
B) asthma.
C) angina pectoris.
D) myocardial infarction.


D

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The length of stay for admission 12-26-13 to discharge 02-09-14 is ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What type of Qi circulates through the channels?

a. Zong Qi b. Gu Qi c. Yuan Qi d. Kong Qi e. Zheng QI

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The prospective approval of health care based solely on medical necessity is called:

preapproval. prior approval. preauthorization. precertification.

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A woman is walking in the park when she collapses and has a seizure. A passerby provides first aid by protecting the woman's head and keeping her airway open until the seizure stops. What are the legal implications?

A. The woman would give informed consent after regaining consciousness. B. Consent was implied. C. The passerby committed an act of assault. D. The passerby committed an act of battery

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