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A patient suffering from disease or injury to the central nervous system would
most likely be admitted to the: - ,,,answer,,,neurological unit
A patient suffering from a mental or an emotional disorder would most likely
be admitted to the: - ,,,answer,,,psychiatric unit
A patient experiencing complications related to pregnancy would most likely
be admitted to the: - ,,,answer,,,obstetrical unit
The field of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the
elderly population is called: - ,,,answer,,,geriatrics
The field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of joint and
tissue diseases is: - ,,,answer,,,rheumatology
the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders
of the eye is: - ,,,answer,,,ophthalmology
The field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
of the ear, nose, and throat is: - ,,,answer,,,otolaryngology
The department of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of
disorders associated with male sexual and reproductive systems and renal
system for both sexes is: - ,,,answer,,,urology
,The Public Health Service's responsibilities is to: - ,,,answer,,,administer
programs for control of disease
Health care provider made up of a number of associated medical facilities that
furnish coordinated healthcare services from prebirth to death - ,,,answer,,,IDS
(Integrated healthcare Delivery Systems)
*developed to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining patient satisfaction
by directing the patient to the right provider for the right care
Independent groups of physicians that negotiate contracts with employers for
healthcare services at discounted rates for exchange for a guaranteed number
of patients - ,,,answer,,,PPO (Preferred Provider Organizations)
Deals with the protection of the nation's mental and physical health -
,,,answer,,,PHS (U.S. Public Health Service)
Coding system for patients seen in the ambulatory setting and for physician
billing - ,,,answer,,,CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
It is not the responsibility of the designated case manager or gatekeeper in
managed care to: - ,,,answer,,,know the patient's financial capabilities;
*they DO advise the patient on healthcare needs, coordinate responses to
those needs, and identify available resources for treatment.
A nationally endorsed principle ensuring that patients and their families
understand their rights and responsibilities while in a healthcare facility can
be found in: - ,,,answer,,,the Patient Care Partnership brochure
Managed care organizations control costs by: - ,,,answer,,,detecting risk factors
early
Managed care - ,,,answer,,,a generic term for a payment system that manages
costs and quality by encouraging healthy lifestyles, detecting risk factors, and
offering patient education
Patient Care Partnership: - ,,,answer,,,what to expect during your hospital stay:
, high-quality hospital care, a safe and clean environment, involvement in your
care, protection of your privacy, help when leaving the hospital, and help with
your billing claims
The term third-party payer is used to describe: - ,,,answer,,,health insurance
plans
A classification system that is used to determine payment to hospitals for
outpatient sevices - ,,,answer,,,APC (Ambulatory Patient Classification)
acid-fast bacillus culture
*AFB - ,,,answer,,,green top, isolator, or sst
special cleansing
microbiology
isolate and identify nycobacteria
acid phosphatase
*Acid p'tase - ,,,answer,,,sst
centrifuge/transport frozen
chemistry
cancer of the prostate
alanine aminotransferase
*ALT - ,,,answer,,,sst
centrifuge/refrigerate
chemistry
evaluate hepatic disease
alcohol
*ETOH - ,,,answer,,,grey
special cleansing/chain of custody
chemistry
intoxication
aldosterone - ,,,answer,,,red top
centrifuge/draw upright 1/2 hr after patient sits up
chemistry
overproduction of this hormone