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Ascites - ANSWER - accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention - ANSWER - -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill - ANSWER - -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds

After a patient undergoes a thoracentesis, the respiratory therapist notes that the obtained pleural fluid is clear with a slight straw color. This fluid is most likely the result of A. empyema. B. congestive heart failure. C. lung carcinoma. D. hemothorax. - ANSWER - Congestive Heart Failure

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. Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? a) a problem- solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable solutions. b) a sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved. c) a Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously d) a confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy - ANSWER B) A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved #2. MAT refers to: a. a ...

Assessment - ANSWER An ongoing process through which the counselor collaborates with the client and others to gather and interpret information necessary for planning treatment and evaluating client progress. Tools include: 1. observations 2. clinical interviews atory tests 4. tests and self-report inventories (instruments) Assessment Considerations - ANSWER 1. Cultural Relevance - taking into account the client's social context. 2. Client Explanation - procedures, purpose of assessment,...

A wife refers her husband for substance abuse counseling. His drug of choice is cocaine which he has been using episodically with friends at a poker game (biweekly to weekly) for some years. She is disturbed at the illicit nature of the drug and the long standing use. He stated that though he recreationally uses, he doesn't crave cocaine, doesn't seek it out but rather uses with friends at the game who bring it. He feels that other than his wife being upset, he has no other social or occupatio...

Two main types of cells in the nervous system - ANSWER glia and neurons Glia - ANSWER Cells that out number neurons, cannot process information like neurons, make up the blood brain barrier that protects the brain from toxic chemicals in the blood Nervous system - ANSWER Consists of neurons, axons and receptors Receptors - ANSWER Proteins that help regulate activity of cells in the nervous system. Activation of receptors by neurotransmitters cause a change in activity of the target cell...

A client's treatment plan contains the following statement: "This individual has a history of chronic relapse during periods of high stress." This is an example of which of the following: a. toxicology report b. problem statement c. Objective d. short term goal - ANSWER b. problem statement Which term describes the process whereby clients project past feelings or attitudes they had toward significant people in their lives onto their counselor? a. transference b. projection ...

AUDIT - ANSWER world health organization, over 8 suggests harmful consumption, looks at frequency CAGE - ANSWER Cutting back, annoyed, guilt, eye opener, looks at alc dependence DAST - ANSWER drug dependence other than alc...lifetime severity RAPS4 - ANSWER Remorse, amnesia, personal respon, start day with drink...alc dependence SASSI - ANSWER allows diagnosis of cohabitating disorders...self report TWEAK - ANSWER use/abuse during pregnancy ADS - ANSWER Alc dependence scale...2...

12 Core Functions - ANSWER 1. Screening 2. Intake 3. Orientation 4. Assessment 5. Treatment Planning 6. Counseling 7. Case Management 8. Crisis Intervention 9. Client Education 10. Referral 11. Reports & Record Keeping 12. Consultation Define Screening - ANSWER The process by which a client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular program. Define Intake - ANSWER Administrative and initial assessment procedures for admission to a program. Define Ori...

A method of reinforcing therapeutic alliance & spirit of collaboration between the PT & counselor: - ANSWER setting mutually-established goals A mental status exam includes: - ANSWER Appearance Speech Thought Process The provision of info concerning alcohol/drug abuse & the available srvcs & resources: - ANSWER client education When should significant others should be involved in the treatment process? - ANSWER From the clients first contact with the treatment center The NIDA-finan...

Federal law - ANSWER The privacy of medical records is protected by? Public speaking - ANSWER In preparing for trial, which one of the following items is least critical? A flame contacting new fuel - ANSWER The most common way for a fire spreads is by? In their own departments - ANSWER A significant amount of personal information on employees is kept? The emotional state of the visitor - ANSWER An underlying factor in many security officers interactions with visitors is? Access to...

When was healthcare first created in the United States? - ANSWER 1798 Act for Relief of the Sick and Disabled Seaman What was created in 1915? - ANSWER American Association for Labor Legislation... created in the model bill What was the precursor of Medicare and Medicaid? - ANSWER Social security passed in 1935 What are the three main goals of ACA? - ANSWER expand access to health insurance, reduce healthcare costs, support innovative delivery methods What area *medicare or medicaid*...

Revenue Cycle - ANSWER All of the major processing steps required to process a patient account from the request for service through closing the account with a zero balance and purging it from the system. Pre-Service - ANSWER 1. Patient is scheduled and registered for service 2. Patient Service cost is calculated Time-of-Servce - ANSWER 1. Case Management and Discharge Plans are provided 2. Consent forms are signed Post-Service - ANSWER 1. Bills are sent electronically to health plan 2. ...

Important revenue cycle activities in the pre-service stage include; - ANSWER Obtaining or updating patient and guarantor information In the pre-service stage, the cost of the scheduled service is identified and the patient's health plan and benefits are used to calculate; - ANSWER The amount the patient may be expected to pay after insurance. Demographic and health plan edit failures are identified and resolved within the Patient Access area. Census activity is processed, Discharges are ...

Overall aggregate payments made to a hospice are subject to a computed "cap amount" calculated by - ANSWER The Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) at the end of the hospice cap period Which of the following is required for participation in Medicaid - ANSWER Meet Income and Assets Requirements In choosing a setting for patient financial discussions, organizations should first and foremost - ANSWER Respect the patients privacy A nightly room charge will be incorrect if the patient...

What are collection agency fees based on? - ANSWER A percentage of dollars collected Self-funded benefit plans may choose to coordinate benefits using the gender rule or what other rule? - ANSWER Birthday In what type of payment methodology is a lump sum or bundled payment negotiated between the payer and some or all providers? - ANSWER Case rates What customer service improvements might improve the patient accounts department? - ANSWER Holding staff accountable for customer service dur...