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Carcinoma in situ - Tumor cells that are undergoing malignant changes but are still confined to the point of origin without invasion of the surrounding normal tissue Examples of carcinoma in situ - Intraepithelial infiltrating The patient was admitted from the emergency department because of chest pain. Following blood work, it was determined that the patient had elevated CPKs and MB enzymes. The EKG shows nonspecific ST changes. What type of diagnosis might this indicate? a. Unstable ang...

The insured may not necessarily be the patient seen for the medical service. - True Personal insurance is usually less expensive than other health insurance. - False Time limits stated in individual health insurance policies about an insurance company's obligation to pay benefits are the same for all insurance companies. - False There is standardization of format for the explanation of benefit document for all private insurance carriers. - False What organization publishes diagnostic and ...

What are Medical Ethics? - Standards of conduct based on moral principle. they are generally accepted as a guide for behavior towards pt's, dr's, coworkers, the gov, and ins co's What does acting within ethical behavior boundaries mean? - Carrying out one's responsibilities with integrity, dignity, respect, honesty, competence, fairness, and trust Compliance regulations - Most billing-related cases are based on HIPAA and False Claims Act Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act...

A 7-year-old patient was admitted in the emergency department for treatment of shortness of breath. The patient is given epinephrine and nebulizer treatments. The shortness of breath and wheezing are unabated following treatment. What diagnosis should be suspected? - Asthma with status asthmaticus A patient is admitted with a high temperature, lethargy, hypotension, tachycardia, oliguria, and elevated WBC. The patient has more than 100,000 organisms of Escherichia coli per cc of urine. The ...

Diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) and ambulatory patient classifications (APCs) are similar in that they are both: a. Determined by HCPCS codes b. Focused on hospital outpatients c. Focused on hospital inpatients d. Prospective payment systems - d. Prospective payment systems ** Both are types of prospective payment systems (Casto and Forrestal 2015, 6). A patient is treated for esophageal varices with hemorrhage due to cirrhosis. The diagnostic codes that would be assigned are: I85.01 E...

True or False Vitamins: - cannot be made in the body - noncaloric - required in small amounts (mg and mcg) - TRUE Vitamins: - cannot be made in the body - noncaloric - required in small amounts (mg and mcg) What 3 forms can vitamin A take? - - retinol (alcohol) - retinal (aldehyde) - retinoic acid (acid form from retinal) What form of vitamin A is normally found in blood and tissues? - Retinyl Palmitate What form of vitamin A is found in plants? - Previtamin A - carotenoid structure...

When water soluble vitamins are consumed in excess of body needs, generally the excess is: A. excreted in the feces; B. stored in liver, bone, and adipose tissue; C. excreted in the urine; D. not absorbed; E. none of these. - excreted in the urine Vitamin C acts as a coenzyme by maintaining iron in a reduced state in: A. collagen synthesis B. methylation of homocysteine C. release of energy from nutrients D. heme synthesis - collagen synthesis As little as 10 mgs/day of vitamin C may ...

What are the most prevalent saturated fatty acids in the average US diet? A. palmitic and stearic acid B. oleic and linoleic C. linoleic and linolenic D. acetic and butyric - A. palmitic and stearic acid What is formed when fatty acids are oxidized in the mitochondria? A. glycerol B. pyruvate C. triacylglyceride D. acetyl CoA - D. Acetyl CoA What is the normal product of fatty acid synthase? A. Triacylglyceride B. Palmitate C. n-3 fatty acid D. n-6 fatty acid - B. Palmitate Which ...

What are the most prevalent saturated fatty acids in average US diet? A. palmitic and stearic acid B. oleic and linoleic C. linoleic and linolenic D. acetic and butyric - Palmitic and stearic acid What is formed when fatty acids are oxidized in the mitochondria? A. glycerol; B. pyruvate; C. triacylglyceride; D. acetyl CoA; - Acetyl CoA What is the normal product of the fatty acid synthase? A. Triacylglyceride; B. Palmitate; C.n-3 fatty acid; D.n-6 fatty acid; - Palmitate Which fat...

What 4 major elements make up the human body? - - Oxygen 63% - Carbon 18% - Hydrogen 9% - Nitrogen 3% Of the major 4 elements that make up the human body, __________ makes up the largest portion. - Oxygen - 63% The human body is made up of oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, & nitrogen. But what do these elements compose? - Water Proteins Lipids Carbohydrates Nucleic acids Approximately how much water makes up the human body? - 55 - 65% of body mass

Assistive devices are used when a caregiver is required to lift more than 35 lbs/15.9 kg true or false - True During any patient transferring task, if any caregiver is required to lift a patient who weighs more than 35 lbs/15.9 kg, then the patient should be considered fully dependent, and assistive devices should be used for transfer If a draining wound tests positive for MRSA, the patient is placed on contact precautions True or False - True Patients with abscess or draining wounds who ...

A visitor walks through the work area and picks up a flash drive from an employee's desk. What security controls should have been implemented to prevent this security breach? a. Device and media controls b. Facility access controls c. Workstation use controls d. Workstation security controls - Correct Answer: B Facility access controls include establishing safeguards to prohibit the physical hardware and computer system itself from unauthorized access while ensuring that proper authorize...

In what book does a character get his nickname from a Jazz song? - The Crossover by Kwame Alexander In what book does a father advise his son to "remember the greatest"? - The Crossover by Kwame Alexander In what book does a character own one pair of Michael Jordan sneakers for every month of the year? - The Crossover by Kwame Alexander In what book does a character like his long hair because it is like having wings? - The Crossover by Kwame Alexander In what book is the main character...

The nurse is caring for a 100-kg patient being monitored with a pulmonary artery catheter. The nurse assesses a blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg, heart rate 110 beats/min, respirations 36/min, oxygen saturation of 89% on 3 L of oxygen via nasal cannula. Bilateral crackles are audible upon auscultation. Which hemodynamic value requires immediate action by the nurse? a. Cardiac index (CI) of 1.2 L/min/m3 b.Cardiac output (CO) of 4 L/min c.Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) of 80 dynes/sec/cmd...

A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? - liniments contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The patient states, "I regret not taking better care of myself. Now, I won't be able to accomplish what I wanted to do with my life. "The assistant should identify that t...

in what form is glucose stored in the liver? - glycogen which of the following hormones has the ability to decrease glucose concentration? -glucagon -epinephrine -insulin -thyroxine - insulin which form of diabetes manifest itself later in life and is associated with obesity, physical inactivity, and glycosuria? - type 2 diabetes which of the following is a characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus? -low insulin levels -ketosis often accompanied by hyperglycemia -high frequency of au...

What diagnosis code(s) is (are) assigned for bilateral congenital dislocation of hip? A. Q65.01 and Q65.02 B. Q65.1 C. Q65.2 D. Q65.00 - B. Q65.1 Code: Acute duadenal ulcer with hemorrhage - K26.0 A patient presents to the Emergency Department (ED) complaining of chest pain. The physician's final diagnostic statement is "atypical chest pain, myocardial infarction ruled out." What diagnosis code is assigned for this ED visit? - R07.89 What is (are) the correct code(s) and sequencing f...

According to SDA Bible commentary Ruth: T/F: It was God's plan that many would thus be so transformed in character as to be prepared individually to become citizens of the eternal kingdom. - True According to SDA Bible commentary Ruth: the book of Ruth forms an appendix to the book of? (1Pt) - Judges According to SDA Bible commentary Ruth: Hebrew proper names have what? (1Pt) - meaning According to SDA Bible commentary Ruth: Fill in the blank: Ruth was a ______ woman, and naturally her n...

Photosynthetic zone in a lake ecosystem dominated by phytoplankton - limnetic Marine zone that is low in dissolved oxygen but supports life due to high nutrient levels - abyssal Shallow water lake zone that supports an abundance of emergent and submerged vegetation - Littoral This process is the means by which producers assimilate carbon from the atmosphere - Photosynthesis This process converts compounds like carbon dioxide or methane into carbohydrates using and energy source such as hy...

How does the human body conserve heat? Select all that apply. - By decreasing muscle activity in the body Through peripheral vasoconstriction in body By shunting blood away from the skin surface During the progressive stage of shock, anaerobic metabolism occurs. Which complication should the nurse anticipate in this client? - Metabolic acidosis Because of multiple physical injuries and emotional concerns, a hospitalized client is at high risk to develop a stress ulcer (Curling). Which of ...