Sedentary behavior while healing from a hip fracture would MOST likely predispose the older patient to:

A. osteoporosis.
B. pneumonia.
C. heart failure.
D. ischemic stroke.


Ans: B. pneumonia.

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According to a study done by the Commonwealth Fund in 2013, what percentage of U.S. adults spent a lot of time dealing with insurance paperwork and disputes with insurance companies?

A. 25% B. 32% C. 45% D. 60% E. 75%

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Determine which of the following types of services a health plan will not pay for.

A. hospitalization B. covered services C. preventive medical services D. noncovered services

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Which of the following criteria did SpringCharts EHR meet in order to receive certification by CCHIT?

A. Functionality, Interoperability, and Security B. Connectivity, Continuity, and Security C. Functionality, Connectivity, and Continuity D. Interoperability, Connectivity, and Security

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The cost of an insurance policy paid as an ongoing fee at regular intervals by the policyholder is called the ____________________.

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

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