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Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively - Information literacy Term used to describe data that has been interpreted - Information Focus on how to gather, process and transform information into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences -communication science -computer science -social science -library science -cognitive science - Information science Using the EHR to ...

Which tests are most accurate for detecting ACL tears? - Lachman --> anterior drawer --> pivot shift test What is McMurray test used for? - Meniscal tears What evidence suggests MGUS has progressed to Multiple Myeloma? - Evidence of end-organ damage; 1% annual risk of progression *hypercalcemia *renal failure *anemia *skeletal lesions DM w/ lower left leg weakness giving away at the knee, dicomfort in anterior thigh. Decreased sensation to pinprick and light touch over left anter...

1. System security involves protection against - deliberate attacks, errors, omissions, disasters and viruses 2. Which of the following is a mechanism that logs the user off a system after a specified period of inactivity on the terminal or computer? - automatic sign off 3. The sharing of private information in a situation in which a relationship has been established for the purpose of treatment with the understanding this information will remain protected is - Confidentiality 4. ____ is ...

A 42-year-old Asian male presents for follow-up of elevated blood pressure. He has no additional chronic medical problems and is otherwise asymptomatic. An examination is significant for a blood pressure of 162/95 mm Hg but is otherwise unremarkable. Laboratory Findings unremarkable Urine microalbumin negative According to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association 2017 guidelines, which one of the following would be the most appropriate medication to initiate at this ti...

Most common type of arthritis seen in psoriatic arthritis? - Oligoarticular artheritis Characteristic finding in the fingers of psoriatic arthritis - Sausage Digits What is the early finding in allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome? - Eosinophilia What antihypertensive is a good uricouric agent? - Losartan Where does pseudogout present on board exams in elderly women? - Wrist What antibody suggest sjogrens syndrome - SSA What connective tissue disease is assoicated with CREST syndrome? - S...

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding the use of antidepressants for smoking cessation? - Bupropion is contraindicated in a patient with an eating disorder The number 1 cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in the US today is which of the following? - Tobacco Which of the following statements is true regarding alcohol abuse counseling? - The USPSTF recommends screening and counseling adults the risks of alcohol misuse Which immunization would be considered safe to ...

What screening test has most potential for overdx? - PSA- Overdiagnosis is the diagnosis of a disease that will not produce symptoms during a patient's lifetime. It tends to occur with cancers that have very slow rates of growth. Prostate cancer is most often a slow-growing cancer and is often present without symptoms in older men. The introduction of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening was accompanied by a marked rise in the rate of diagnosis of prostate cancer while mortality decr...

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), what meds, and what do you have check first? - Emtricitabine/tenofovir gotta check Hep B first -apparently they kill hep B too, so if you suddenly stop the med, then reactivated hep B can lead to liver disease entry to balloon time for PCI! - 120 minutes time limit from onset of MI to balloon time - should get it done w/in 12 hours Absolute contraindications to Fibrinolysis - Previous hemorrhage stroke Previous ischemic stroke (4.5hrs-3months prior) Susp...

Flexible endoscopes MUST be competently reprocessed so that - Patient care is not adversely affected Ethics is the practice of - conforming to accepted and professional standards of conduct The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides for which ethical issue? - Confidentiality Recommended practices are - Statements of sound principles of practice that are based on scientific data and the opinions of experts A rule designed to govern behavior is called a - Regul...

Local Coverage Determinations are administered by whom? a. State Law b. NCDs c. Each regional MAC d. LMRPs - c. Each regional MAC ABN stands for _____. a. Advanced Benefits Notification b. Advisory Beneficial Notice c. Admitting Beneficiary Notice d. Advance Beneficiary Notice - d. Advance Beneficiary Notice What type of health insurance provides coverage for low-income families? a. Commercial HMO b. Medicaid c. Medicare d. Commercial PPO - b. Medicaid Which type of information is...

How do you enable Communities? - Setup>Customize>Communities>Communities Settings What should you consider Once you enable communities? - it cannot be disabled. Enabling communities also permanently turns on the new UI theme and universal header. What should you consider abour Header Visibility? - - Can be controlled via the "View Global Header" profile permission - Should only be enabled for users needing to access their communities on a regular basis, such as Community Manager...

How does Medicare or other third party payers determine whether the patient has medical necessity for the tests, procedures, or treatment billed on a claim form? - by reviewing all the diagnosis codes assigned to explain the reasons the services were provided What is the name of the organization that develops the billing form that hospitals are required to use? - National Uniform Billing Committee What healthcare organization collect UHDDS data? - all non-outpatient settings including acute...

1. A 65-year-old white male was admitted to the hospital on 1/15 complaining of abdominal pain. The attending physician requested an upper GI series and laboratory evaluation of CBC and UA. The x-ray revealed possible cholelithiasis, and the UA showed an increased white blood cell count. The patient was taken to surgery for an exploratory laparoscopy, and a ruptured appendix was discovered. The chief complaint was: a. Ruptured appendix b. Exploratory laparoscopy c. Abdominal pain d. Cho...

A four-digit code that describes a classification of a product or service provided to a patient is a - revenue code State Medicaid programs are required to offer medical assistance for - individuals with qualified financial need. Based on CMS's DRG system, other systems have been developed for payment purposes. The one that classifies the non-Medicare population, such as HIV patients, neonates, and pediatric patients, is known as - APR-DRGs. Which of the following best describes the situ...

1. Data security policies and procedures should be reviewed at least: a. Semi-annually b. Annually c. Every two years d. Quarterly - Correct Answer: B All data security policies and procedures should be reviewed and evaluated at least every year to make sure they are up-to-date and still relevant to the organization (Johns 2011, 995). 2. Identify the correct ICD-9-CM diagnosis code(s) for a patient with near-syncope event and nausea. a. 780.2 b. 780.2, 787.02 c. 780.2, 787.01 d. 780...

The patient owes $25.00 for the visit. The amount collected for the office visit is called what? - Copayment The insurance carrier rate is 80% the remaining 20% is called what? - Coinsurance A third party payer made an error when adjudicating a claim which of the following should the specialist do? - resubmit the claim with an attachment explaining the error A claim submitted with all the necessary and accurate information so that it can be processed and paid is called? - A clean claim A ...

1. Name 2 things that would ensure a 1st grader is ready for school - Potty trained, can follow simple 3 part commands 2. when can time-out be implemented? - at 12-18 months Use positive discipline as well as time-outs and distractions; praise for good behaviors. 3. what do you say to mom of 2 1/2 yr old not potty trained? - it's normal 4. What warrants a visit to clinic for newborn before? - jaundice; fever over 100.4 5. What should screen time be limited to - 2 hrs or less 6. What is t...

Which of the following sections of the medical record is used to determine the correct evaluation and management code used for billing and coding? - history and physical A billing and coding specialist is reviewing a CMS-1500 claim form. The "assignment of benefits" box has been checked "yes." The checked box indicates which of the following? - The provider receives payment directly from the payer Which of the following do physicians use to electronically submit a claim? - Clearinghouse...

What are the headings under the table of drugs and chemicals - Poisoning, accident, therapeutic use, suicide attempt, assault and undetermined What is S.T.A.T. - immediately What is certified mail - mail sent requiring a signature and return receipt How do you provide patient confidentiality - avoid using fax transmissions containing confidential material, don't discuss patients case, close patients files, turn computer screens away from others How do you answer incoming calls - use natur...

What 2 groups of persons were added to those eligible for Medicare benefits after the initial establishment of the Medicare program? - 1. Persons eligible for disability benefits from Social Security 2. Persons with permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant To what government organization did the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services delegate the responsibility for administering the Medicare program? - CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Wha...