Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding reducing transmission of microorganisms?
A. Wearing gloves is more important than good hand hygiene.
B. Good hand hygiene is more important than wearing gloves.
C. Both good hand hygiene and wearing gloves are required.
D. Both hand hygiene and wearing gloves are considered obsolete.
Answer: C
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A) The ligaments on the side of the spinal column were overstretched B) The vertebrae making up the spinal column were fractured C) The nerves making up the spinal cord have been damaged D) The fluid-filled structures between the vertebrae have been injured
If your medical practice does not have an authorization device for credit card payment, ____.
A. omit this step completely if you have seen the patient before B. it is sufficient to imprint the credit card voucher with the patient's credit card C. call the credit card company for authorization D. insist that the patient pay by cash or check E. ask the patient for verification that the payment will go through
Which of the following patient histories would cause the most suspicion for cardiac? compromise?
A) A history of asthma, anxiety, and cigarette smoking
B) A history of Alzheimer's, stroke, and alcohol consumption
C) A history of hypertension, coronary artery disease, and obesity
D) A history of diabetes, high cholesterol, and kidney disease
Locations that will help determine an E/M code include all of the following except:
A. office or other outpatient services. B. surgical operating room. C. home services. D. hospital inpatient.