Explain the difference between dressings and bandages
Dressings are materials applied directly on the wound. Bandages are the materials used to hold the dressing in place.
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A male EMT was discussing a patient's medical condition with a female EMT from a different service. The woman then repeated this information to others, which eventually made its way back to the patient. Regarding issues of confidentiality, which of the statements would be is true?
A) The male EMT could be changed with slander B) The female EMT committed an EMTALA violation C) Both EMTs violated EMTALA regulations D) The male EMT violated the HIPAA law
This health professional uses therapies such as electricity, heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, and exercise to restore function and relieve pain after injury.
A. occupational therapist B. physician's assistant C. physical therapist D. medical technician
Which of the following best describes a monthly billing system?
a. Patients are billed monthly in alternating cycles. b. All bills are completed in a few days and mailed. c. Accounts are divided into groups and billed monthly, but in different weeks. d. Accounts are divided up alphabetically and mailed on the 15th of the month
Most health care agencies have standard form letters saved in a computer database
Indicate whether the statement is true or false