The nature of a patient's illness is MOST often determined by:
A. the patient's chief complaint.
B. asking a family member.
C. your general impression of the patient.
D. repeated calls to the patient's home.
Answer: A. the patient's chief complaint.
You might also like to view...
Medical offices report diagnosis codes on ___________
A) CMS-1500 forms B) HCFA forms C) patient registration forms D) health history forms
A well-known orthopedic surgeon begins a treatment plan for knee pain with a recent massage therapy graduate
The therapist is in awe of the surgeon's training and expertise and assumes that her client already knows everything she needs to know about homecare. She feels uncomfortable suggesting exercises or hydrotherapy options. What factor appears to be hampering good client-centered care? a. Poor boundary setting b. Countertransference c. A lack of personal centering d. Unethical decision making
A low hematocrit value generally suggests
A) anemia. B) hemophilia. C) leukemia. D) neutropenia.
Which section of the tubule is connected to the glomerulus?
A. renal corpuscle B. renal tubule C. glomerular capsule D. proximal convoluted tubule