What is the evaluation of signs and symptoms, physical examination, and other procedures leading to disease identification?

a. Hypothesis
b. Diagnosis
c. Palpation
d. Determination


ANS: B

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A) myocardial infarction. B) depolarization of the ventricles. C) depolarization of the atria. D) ventricular repolarization.

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The normal, regular rate of electrical activity for the heart is set by the:

A) sinoatrial node. B) atrioventricular node. C) bundle of His. D) Purkinje fibers.

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According to the AARC, which of the following standards should be met when considering ventilatory support outside the acute care hospital?

1. Services must be based on the attending physician's prescription. 2. Those providing the support should be appropriately trained. 3. Appropriate recording and reporting mechanisms should exist. 4. Safe, effective, and appropriate equipment must be provided. a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 1, 2, 3, and 4 d. 3 and 4 only

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A form or phone call presented to the insurance company prior to a procedure being completed is called a(n):

a. predetermination. b. authorization. c. treatment authorization. d. preauthorization.

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