In order to establish rapport with an elderly patient, you should:
A) use the patient's first name.
B) offer a handshake and introduce yourself.
C) speak to a family member or caregiver first.
D) speak in a loud voice as you approach the patient.
B
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A medical recordkeeping system that uses both paper and electronic content is known as a(n) ________ system.
A. ePaper B. paper C. electronic D. hybrid
An avulsed tooth is a tooth that has been ____________
a. chipped b. abscessed c. decayed d. knocked out whole
What is the first step in completing a claim form?
A) Check to see if the patient's signature is on file for release of information. B) Write the provider's federal tax ID number in the appropriate space. C) Correctly complete boxes 1-3 on the form. D) Check for a photocopy of the patient's insurance card.
Match each item with a statement below:
A. Death (mortality) rates for specific age groups calculated by the number of deaths in a particular age group divided by the midpoint population in that age group (multiplied by 1,000 or 100,000) B. The number of deaths due to a specific disease divided by the total midpoint population (multiplied by 1,000 or 100,000) C. The number of deaths in a period of time divided by the total midpoint population during that same time (multiplied by 1,000 or 100,000)