A sentinel event is:
A. the need to isolate a patient to prevent the spread of disease.
B. an occurrence that is about to happen.
C. an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury or the risk thereof.
D. a medical problem caused by the failure to understand, interpret, or estimate correctly.
E. an injury that results in the loss of sensation and muscle function.
Answer: C
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Which of the following best describes an identified "crackle"?
A. The absence of any identified injury or trauma B. An abnormal sound that can be heard during auscultation of the heart C. Auditory identification of the true vocal cords during the clinical speech reception thresholds D. Abnormal, sharp sounds that can be heard during auscultation of the lungs
If a provider or biller is found guilty of Medicare fraud, what is the consequence?
a. Imprisonment b. Fines c. Permanent removal from working with the Medicare program d. Loss of professional license