Describe the national provider identifier (NPI) number.

What will be an ideal response?


The NPI is a unique, government-issued identification number for individual health care providers and provider organizations like clinics, hospitals, schools, and group practices that are defined as covered entities under HIPAA.

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An elderly woman has fallen down three steps and is complaining of back pain. After you perform a primary assessment, which of the following questions should you ask to illicit the next important piece of information?

a. "Did you become dizzy before you fell?" b. "Why didn't you use the ramp on the other side?" c. "Do you have a history of high blood pressure?" d. "Who is your family doctor?"

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A common problem associated with bile acid sequestrants is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is the most common lung disease found in premature infants?

A) respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) B) meconium aspiration syndrome C) pneumonia D) respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

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A consultation is defined as when a physician ________ at the request of another physician.

A. provides advice or an opinion on a patient's treatment B. assumes full care of the patient C. performs surgery D. admits a patient

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