The consent to release patient information is required when _____
A) Audits are performed by a licensure agency
B) Information is used to screen for research
C) Litigators are seeking potential clients
D) The FDA recalls a medication or device
C
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A 22-year-old male was fishing when he was submerged for approximately 30 seconds after he moved into deeper water to untangle his fishing line. He states that he did take some water into his lungs but feels better now and does not see the need to be transported to the hospital. Which one of the following responses is most appropriate?
A) "We will wait here with you for another 20 minutes. If you do not cough, then you should be okay, and I will feel better about letting you refuse transport." B) "Let me listen to your breath sounds again. If they are clear, then you should be okay to refuse additional care and transport." C) "You seem okay now, but it may take a day or two for complications to become apparent. You really should be checked out in the hospital." D) "Your pulse oximetry reading is 97% on room air, which indicates that you are breathing adequately. You should be okay to refuse, but keep an eye on yourself."
Whether the medical practice uses conventional or POMR charts, you can use the _______________ approach to documentation.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book to select the appropriate code(s)for the diagnostic statements given
Physician office visit This patient returns for a follow-up visit to review the laboratory results for suspected mononucleosis. She still is experiencing malaise and myalgia. EXAM: NECK: Enlarged lymph nodes HEENT: Tonsils appear enlarged. All other systems negative. ABDOMEN: Splenomegaly LAB RESULTS: Elevated WBC with atypical lymphocytes, Monospottest positive for infectious mononucleosis. PLAN OF TREATMENT: Patient encouraged to rest for the next two to three days and to use hot saline gargles three to four times a day to relieve sore throat. Follow up in two weeks.
Slow film-screen combinations
a. increase resolution. b. decrease radiographic density. c. decrease patient dose. d. require the small focal spot.