The _________ system permits the body to take air to the lungs, where a gaseous exchange occurs between the alveoli and circulating blood cells.

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


respiratory The respiratory system allows the air exchange. The gaseous exchange occurs in the thin membranes of the alveoli.

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The process of collecting a patient's personal information and entering it into the hospital's database is referred to as:

verification. registration. certification. authorization

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Technical ________ are electronic protections to prevent unauthorized access over networks and to encrypt all e-PHI.

A. standards B. safeguards C. securities D. scorecards

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A physical loss of cells as a result of the normal changes of aging or simple disuse is considered ____________________, a natural development of cells.

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

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The appropriate procedure to follow for a patient who misses an appointment is to ________.

A. schedule another appointment for the patient, but tell her the appointment will be cancelled if she does not call the day before to confirm it B. document the no-show in the appointment book and in the patient's chart C. notify the patient that she will be charged for the missed appointment and interest will be applied D. call the patient and ask her why she did not come in for her appointment E. refuse to reschedule an appointment for the patient

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